Month: September 2013

Top Certified Angus Beef Suppliers Recognized

September 27, 2013 Certified Angus Beef ® Brand

As consumer demand for premium beef continues to gain momentum, beef packers and processors are at the helm for satisfying their needs. To recognize their innovative products and dedication to quality, the Certified Angus Beef ® brand honored top suppliers at its annual conference Sept. 18-20. The awards, presented at the JW Marriott Desert Springs in Palm Desert, Calif., honored packer, processor, distributor, retailer, restaurateur and cattle rancher accomplishments for the year and celebrated 35 years of delivering premium beef to consumers. …

Sun Valley Group: Floral 'Jewel Tone' Primer

September 27, 2013 Sun Valley Group's Flower Talk

The fashion world dictates the color schemes we will see from the runways in New York and Paris right down to the colors a bride requests for her fall wedding. The name of the game this season is “Jewel Tones.” Jewel tones are the rich, saturated colors associated with jewels, such as emeralds, rubies, amber and sapphires.  These tones aren’t the bright and shiny side of the precious stones, but the dark, warm interiors of the stones. According to the trend setters at Pantone, the jewel tone palette will be accented by neutrals, such as browns and taupe. …

AIFD Prepares To Celebrate 50th Anniversary

September 27, 2013 American Institute of Floral Designers

That’s right, AIFD is turning 50 and that’s a pretty big milestone and one worth taking notice of. The celebration kicked off during “Passion” in Las Vegas and will continue to build until we all gather in Denver in July 2015. …

Whole Foods Market Announces Enhanced Standards For Fresh Flowers

September 27, 2013 Whole Foods Market

In fall 2014, Whole Foods Market will launch a comprehensive rating system for produce and flowers sold in its stores to help shoppers make more informed purchases. The company has now unveiled the rating system to suppliers. …

Slow Food's 'Cheese' Wrapped Up

September 27, 2013 Slow Food

Slow Food’s international event, Cheese finished up on Monday, wrapping up four days of markets, taste workshops, conferences, dinners and festivities – all with this great food at center-stage. The biennial event brings Slow Food’s network of artisan dairy producers, cheesemongers, herders and experts to the streets of Bra – a historic cheese aging center for northwestern Italy and home to the association’s headquarters. …