Articles by Staff Reporter, CNN

American Cheeses To Try Right Now

October 10, 2011 Staff Reporter, CNN

The label 'American cheese' gets a bad rap because of plastic-wrapped singles. Though some may argue the processed cheese slices are the necessary ingredient for the best grilled cheese sandwich, it's safe to say you won't see those slimy suckers flopping onto the cheese plate du jour any time soon. …

Cheese: A Coming-Of-Age Story

October 10, 2011 Jeff Gordinier, New York Times

ROB KAUFELT and Brian Ralph were standing in a cool underground bunker below Murray’s Cheese Shop in Greenwich Village, giving a visitor a tour of five temperature-and-humidity-controlled cheese caves. On the surface, the conversation might seem like a mere collection of scary stories about good cheese gone bad. But underneath it all, the two men were offering a glimpse into a topic that inspires both evangelical zeal and scoffing among hard-core fanatics of fromage. They were talking about affinage. …

U.S. Rep. Farr Leads On U.S.-Colombia Trade Pact

October 10, 2011 Paul C. Barton, Salinas Californian

U.S. Rep. Sam Farr, D-Carmel, is lead Democratic sponsor of the agreement in the House, which was introduced on the House floor last week. House Majority Leader Eric Cantor of Virginia is the lead Republican sponsor. The value of all California goods exported there reached $409 million in 2010, according to the California Chamber of Commerce. But another key economic interest in the region — cut flower growers — are not enthusiastic. Colombia is a major exporter of cut flowers into the US, but there is little market for California flowers in its market.

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International Flower Expo Tokyo: The Key To Horticulture & Flower Industry

October 10, 2011 Events Hellotrade

International Flower Expo Tokyo provides the corridor to tap the highly lucrative and potential flower markets in Japan and Asia. With thousands of trade visitors registered to attend this three day event. Whether the need is to adorn residential or commercial spaces with flowers and other indoor arrangements, the International Flower Expo Tokyo, covered by Hellotrade, promises to meet the expectations of thousands of trade visitors over a period of three extremely interesting and entertaining days. …

Silver Vase Debuts Limited Edition Halloween Orchid

October 10, 2011 Silver Vase, Inc.

For a limited time only to target Halloween sales, Silver Vase proudly introduces Lila Mystique, the latest in the company’s wildly popular Mystique line that began with the world’s first blue Phalaenopsis orchid. …