Wright Brand Bacon Selected As Title Sponsor At World Food Championships

July 19, 2013 Wright® Brand

The World Food Championships announced a partnership with Wright® Brand Bacon, which has been selected to be the title sponsor for the new Bacon World Championship competition taking place over the weekend of Nov. 7-10, 2013 in Las Vegas as part of the annual World Food Championships.

Presentation Key To Supermarket Meat Sales

Many women don't like shopping for meat, describing supermarket displays as a "wall of dead things" and "a wall of blood", studies have found. Whole chickens are a particular gross-out, retail marketing researcher Briar Harland told NZPork's annual conference in Wellington.

Alex Laurie Award Winners Announced During The 2013 OFA Short Course

Brian Krug, University of New Hampshire, Roberto Lopez, Purdue University, and Diane Camberato, formerly of Purdue University were named recipients of the OFA Alex Laurie Award during the 2013 OFA Short Course.

OFA Florist Design Contest Winners Announced

Several florists were named winners of the 2013 OFA Short Course Florist Design Contest. The contest, sponsored by BloomNet, featured three categories: Innovative Mechanics, Innovative Techniques, and Innovative Container. The first-ever Student Design Contest was also held, with the theme of “Your Home for Innovation.” The contests were held in conjunction with the florist design sessions and workshops during the OFA Short Course, July 13-16.

AIFD Recognized Mayesh Wholesale Florist With The Award Of Merit – Industry

Mayesh Floral Wholesale Inc. has been recognized by the American Institute of Floral Designers' (AIFD) National Board of Directors with the Award of Merit Industry. The announcement was made on June 30 during the Institute’s 2013 Awards Ceremony held in conjunction with its 2013 National Symposium “Passion” in Las Vegas, Nev.