Mark Your Calendar for the 76th Annual Santa Barbara International Orchid Show

The Santa Barbara community gave the Santa Barbara Orchid Show a triumphant post-Covid return in 2023, cementing this beloved event as a community gem. It’s fitting that the 2024 show theme is “Orchids: Gems of Nature”. 

Celebrating 15 Years of Darwin Perennials

February 19, 2024 Darwin Perennials

The objective was to organize all of the perennial-related activities within the Ball Horticultural Company North American and European operations under one perennial-focused division.

Outbreak Investigation of E. coli O157:H7: Raw Cheddar Cheese

February 19, 2024 FDA

The FDA and CDC, in collaboration with state and local partners, are investigating a multistate outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 infections linked to RAW FARM-brand Raw Cheddar cheese made by RAW FARM, LLC, of Fresno, CA.

Capitol Distributing Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Sesame in Product

February 19, 2024 FDA

Capitol Distributing is recalling 3,934 sandwiches because they may contain undeclared sesame. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to sesame run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.

P&H Milling Group Expands Flour Production Facilities in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

February 19, 2024 Baking Association of Canada

P&H Milling Group and Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited (P&H) have announced a significant expansion at its Hamilton, Ont., facility.