New Empire Packing Co. Plant Could Bring 200 Jobs To Warren County, OH
Warren County could get 200 new jobs if a deal goes through to build a new meat processing plant there, according to state development officials. …
Month: September 2012
National Pork Board Responds To HSUS Lawsuit
The lawsuit filed Monday by the Humane Society of the United States against the U.S.secretary of agriculture and the U.S. Department of Agriculture over the purchase by the National Pork Board of "The Other White Meat" registered trademark challenges the legitimate purchase of a valuable business asset, National Pork Board Chief Executive Officer Chris Novak said. …
AMSA Releases Meat Color Measurement Guidelines
The American Meat Science Association (AMSA) Research Protocol Committee is excited to announce the release of the much anticipated AMSA Meat Color Measurement Guidelines, edited by AMSA members Drs. Melvin Hunt and Andy King. …
Insight Into Well-Being Leads To Better Product Development In Horticulture
The second International HortiCongress will take place in the Amsterdam RAI on 30 October. Inspired by this year’s theme – well-being – internationally acclaimed speakers will be sharing their perspectives on how horticulture can contribute to a better world. ‘By holding the International HortiCongress, we want to give visitors an opportunity to reflect on new directions for horticulture’, says Ewald van Vliet, Chairman of the Board for Horti Fair. …
Kennicott Bros. Co. & Vans Floral Products To Merge Operations
Two well-known wholesale floral distributors will join forces as of October 1, 2012. Kennicott Bros. Company and Vans Floral Products, both headquartered in the Chicago Metro area, will merge their operations with Kennicott acquiring most of the assets of Vans. …