Month: September 2022

USDA Announces $21.9 Million in Grants Awarded to Further Strengthen Meat and Poultry Supply Chains; Build New and Better Markets through Investments and Technical Assistance

September 6, 2022 USDA AMS

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced an additional $21.9 million of funding is being awarded to 111 grant projects through the Meat and Poultry Inspection Readiness Grant Program (MPIRG), bringing total funding to $54.6 million. This year’s awards will fund projects in 37 states. The funding will help strengthen and develop new market opportunities for meat and poultry processors throughout the United States. …

Sustainable Travel for Fresh Roses by Sea

September 6, 2022 Chrysal International

The future of transporting flowers is sea freight. Flowers are no exception in the battle against rising transport costs and reducing carbon emissions. At Chrysal sustainability comes first. We have put this at the heart of our business and are aiming for a zero impact flower industry together with our partners. Sea freight lowers the carbon footprint by as much as 92% in comparison to airfreight, but comes with many challenges. With the development of our Sea Freight Service, Chrysal can help solve some of these challenges. …

9 Proven Ways to Increase Your Floral Business’ Profit Margin

September 6, 2022 Rio Roses / Equiflor

In times like these, we all know that flowers are more vital than ever. Customers will be looking for ways to deal with increasing stress in their lives, and the health benefits of flowers are undeniable. So, while inflation, staffing issues, and slower floral sales may be challenging, here are a few tips to help you increase your profit margin and continue to share the power of flowers with your customers. …

America’s Fastest Growing Hummus Brand, Fresh Cravings, is Now Available at Publix

September 6, 2022 Fresh Cravings

Fresh Cravings, the family-owned, Arizona-based snacking brand offering chilled salsas, hummus, plant-based and creamy dips, has expanded its product offerings at Publix. The product expansion into the Deli department includes three of Fresh Cravings’ most popular hummus flavors: Classic, Roasted Red Pepper, and Honey Jalapeño. All flavors can now be found at Publix stores across Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Virginia. This expansion complements the brand’s presence in Produce, where its Organic Salsa and Organic Kickin’ Queso Plant Based Dip are available.  …

Veroni’s USA Campaign Celebrates the Quality of Made-in-Italy Charcuterie

September 6, 2022  Veroni

From the very first image of a slice of prosciutto carefully cut by an Italian “salumiere” to the display of a selection of Veroni’s pre-sliced charcuterie packs, Veroni’s commercial highlights the excellence of the Italian cured meats and the great tradition passed down within the company’s family. Since July the spot has been displayed at 1500 Broadway screen and it will last until September 30. It will return from October 13 to 16, during the 2022 Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival presented by Capital One. …