Amaryllis: Star of the Festive Season

December 3, 2024 FloraLife.com

Thanks in part to its festive color, Amaryllis has long been a popular flower around the holidays, whether grown from bulb, in which case its rate of growth is a source of fascination for children and adults alike or used in arrangements as a cut flower.

Vidre+ Technology Prolongs Freshness of Cut Carnations

December 3, 2024 Fresh Inset

After 10 days of tests, 73% of carnations treated with Vidre+ maintained excellent quality compared to only 20% of the untreated ones. Fresh Inset’s technology can extend the vase life of carnations and help reduce waste across the floral industry.

FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Ineligible Pork Products Imported From Ecuador

The problem was discovered when FSIS was performing surveillance activities at a warehouse and found mortadella bologna products that did not have the USDA mark of inspection.

Know Your Cheeses and Their Seasons

December 3, 2024 Zane Lilley, The Connexion

December is the first month for ‘winter’ cheeses ending an autumnal dominance of unpasteurized cow cheeses.

W-Cycle, Melhoramentos Join Forces to Produce Compostable Food Containers

December 3, 2024 W-Cycle, Ltd.

Responding to growing demand within the food industry for sustainable alternatives, Melhoramentos is taking strides to offer packaging that’s grease-resistant, moisture-proof, and able to withstand extreme temperatures, as an efficient eco-friendly replacement for single-use plastics.