New Year Brings Increased Focus on the US Pork Industry’s We Care Commitment Building on the industry’s culture of continuous improvement

January 8, 2019 The National Pork Board

During 2018, a We Care task force, comprised of leaders from across the industry, was formed to provide guidance to the National Pork Board and the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) boards of directors on advancing the industry’s decade-long commitment to the We Care ethical principles as the sustainability platform for U.S. pig production.

Hormel Foods and Associated Wholesale Grocers Donate Hormel Cure 81 Hams

January 8, 2019 Hormel Foods Corporation

“Hormel Foods is proud to partner with Associated Wholesale Grocers through AWG Cares, the employee charitable foundation of AWG to support hunger-relief efforts in the communities served by Associated Wholesale Grocers’ retailers and employees,” said Stephanie Postma, brand manager, meat products marketing, Hormel Foods.

VanKampen’s Greenhouses sold to The Cassidy Group

January 8, 2019 CBC News

After 60 years of business in Charlottetown, VanKampen’s Greenhouses — an institution on the Island — has been sold to The Cassidy Group.

PPC Flexible Packaging Announces Acquisition of Temkin International

January 8, 2019 PPC Flexible Packaging

PPC Flexible Packaging, LLC, a leading provider of custom flexible packaging for specialty food and healthcare markets, today announced the acquisition of Payson, Utah–based Temkin International.

Pre-Forced Bulbs: They Make Everyone Smile

January 8, 2019 iBulb

Starting in January, you can put them outside: pre-forced bulbs! Get a little preview of spring with these colorful little rays of happiness and put them in your garden or on your balcony or patio.