George's Inc. Acquires Ozark Mountain Poultry

October 31, 2018 Gary Gilbert, KNWA

George's Inc. and OMP are fully integrated poultry companies with facilities and employees across four states, supplying the retail, food service and industrial market sectors with over 25 million pounds weekly of poultry products and prepared foods.

Tribute Established Honoring Dr. August De Hertogh

October 31, 2018 American Floral Endowment

A memorial tribute has been established by members of the current AFE board honoring August (Gus) De Hertogh, Ph. D., who passed away October 26, 2018, at the age of 83. Dr. De Hertogh was an internationally renowned researcher and expert in the industry, specifically, revolutionizing forcing bulbs as pot crops on a global scale. He served as AFE’s first Research Coordinator from 1999 to 2014.

Nine New Retailers Excited To Promote American Grown Flowers Month In 2019

October 31, 2018 American Grown Flowers

Certified American Grown (CAG) recently “set up shop” at the Produce Marketing Association’s Fresh Summit in Orlando. With red buckets, beautiful bouquets and bunches all labeled Certified American Grown, the display provided inspiration for retailers that stopped by.

Former SAF CEO Peter Moran Receives Leland T. Kintzele Award

For his commitment to professional development and active leadership in the association community at large, which has benefited the Society of American Florists and the entire floral industry, former SAF CEO Peter Moran received the Leland T. Kintzele Distinguished Service Award, the highest honors bestowed by the Wholesale Florist and Florist Supplier Association.

This Rare, Golden Cheese Is Only Made In The Polish Mountains

October 31, 2018 News Herald

Tucked away in Poland’s beautiful Tatra Mountains lives a 15th-century cheese making tradition that has been passed down from generation to generation.