Heritage Grocers Group Names Industry Veteran Suzy Monford Chairman and CEO

December 4, 2024 Heritage Grocers Group

Suzy Monford is a seasoned industry executive, bringing more than 25 years of experience and a proven track record of transformational leadership and innovation at industry-leading food retailers. She currently serves as CEO of Food Sport International, a global consultancy that advises retailers on financial and impact value creation.

Wild Tide Seafoods Joins Foraged.com

December 4, 2024 Wild Tide Seafoods

They’ve joined Foraged.com, a platform marketplace that connects consumers with artisanal food producers. This collaboration aims to bring Wild Tide Seafoods’ premium offerings to a wider audience just in time for the Holidays.

Ivan López Van der Veen Elected Chairman of The International Coalition of Fisheries Associations (ICFA), Fiona MacMillan Named Chair of Global Seafood Communicators

López, a seasoned leader with 25 years of professional experience in the fisheries sector, holds a degree in international affairs and economics. He is the General Manager of Pesquera Ancora, Chairman of the European Union’s Long Distance Advisory Council, and leads the European Bottom Fishing Alliance (EBFA). 

Gold Media Award for Slow Flowers Journal

December 4, 2024 Slow Flowers Journal

Slow Flowers Journal and BLOOM Imprint have received the GOLD LAUREL MEDIA AWARD from GardenComm (Garden Communicators International) in the Consumer Magazine category for the Winter 2023 issue.

Star of Bethlehem: Mighty and Long-Lasting

December 4, 2024 FloraLife

According to legend, it grew from fragments of the biblical star of Bethlehem after it fell to earth and shattered into pieces, hence its celestial common name.