HilverdaFlorist and Dümmen Orange Discontinue Exclusive Licensing Agreement (North America) for Potted Dianthus

March 19, 2024 HilverdaFlorist

Due to strategic considerations, both companies have decided to discontinue the exclusive licensing agreement, effective February 1st, 2025. HilverdaFlorist and Dümmen Orange will ensure the availability of the mentioned series until the specified date.

Terra Nova Nurseries Highlights 2 Varieties from Popular NOVA Series

March 19, 2024 Terra Nova Nurseries

The new coreopsis features an abundance of flowers that transition from a rusty peach to sun-tanned pink. The unique scabiosa is known for its delicate, lavender flowers.

Legislation to Require Restaurants and Delis to Add Country-Of-Origin Labeling for Fish and Shrimp Goes to Senate Committee March 20

HB66 gives businesses the option of labeling fish or shrimp as imported, rather than as being from a specific country. The bill also requires that fish and shrimp be labeled as farm-raised or wild fish. All provisions related to advertising fish and shrimp were removed from the bill.

Gorton’s Seafood Planning $89M Production Facility in Lebanon

The frozen seafood producer’s $89.3 million facility will be located at 419 S. Mt. Zion Road next to the United States Cold Storage warehouse in Lebanon Business Park.

Pom Wonderful Adds Pomegranate Fiber to Its Specialty Ingredients Lineup 

March 18, 2024 POM Wonderful

The Pomegranate Fiber, which is upcycled from POM Wonderful pomegranate husks after juicing, is a GRAS, fiber-dense powder that can be used in a variety of food applications, including crackers, sauces, dressings, baked goods and plant-based food.