Pear Bureau Northwest Receives Trade Mitigation Relief Funding

August 14, 2019 Pear Bureau Northwest

Effective immediately, the funding will enable PBNW to launch a variety of promotions in leading export markets including Mexico, Canada, India, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Sun Belle Sees Opportunity to Expand Grower Relationships

August 14, 2019 Sun Belle

Sun Belle Inc., said it looks forward to expanding its relationships with a number of significant berry growers as a result of ending its relationship with the Giddings Group.

FTD Companies Receives Court Approval for the Sale of the FTD North America and Latin America Consumer and Florist Businesses and the Sale of Shari’s Berries

August 13, 2019 FTD Companies, Inc.

FTD Companies, Inc. (the “Company”) today announced that the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware (the “Court”) has approved the sale of the FTD North America and Latin America Consumer and Florist businesses, including ProFlowers, to an affiliate of Nexus Capital Management LP for approximately $110.9 million, and the sale of Shari’s Berries to an affiliate of 1-800-Flowers.com, Inc. for $20.5 million.

Bloomaker Brings Production In-House

Bloomaker, a U.S. market leader in amaryllis and potted tulips, will bring its production of amaryllis bulbs in house for quality-control purposes after previously relying on third-party suppliers for sourcing, planting and harvesting.

Trader Joe’s Now Has Vegan Ranch Dip

August 13, 2019 Liam Pritchett, LIVEKINDLY

An employee of the affordable American grocery store chain, Kimberly Lauren, recently posted a photo of the dip in a Facebook group called Vegan Trader Joe’s. “Yes, you’re seeing this correctly. And no, you’re not dreaming! Vegan Ranch is on the way,” said Lauren.