M-Tek Inc., an Elgin, IL-based firm that specializes in modified-atmosphere packaging systems

Long a leader in the floral packaging business, Temkin International has seen its produce business gr

The American Institute of Floral Designers has scheduled Pim van den Akker, a noted Dutch designer, for a return performance at its 2012 annual symposium in Miami. The show will run July 12-16 at the Hyatt Regency Miami Hotel, according to a news release. Mr. van den Akker drew a large crowd at the group’s 2011 meeting.

The theme for the show is “Caliente,” which means “hot” in Spanish. All activities will take place in the hotel and the adjoining Miami Convention Center. Hundreds of AIFD volunteers will help stage the show.

Gourmet Trading Co., a leading supplier of fresh asparagus in North America, has introduced white asparagus that comes bagged and pre-peeled, giving retailers and foodservice operators lower shrink and longer shelf life.

Catalytic Generators, a leading provider of fruit-ripening systems, announced the creation of a new logo and the launch of an updated web site.