Tedy Bruschi To Appear At NEPC Produce & Floral Expo

The New England Produce Council, Inc. is happy to announce Tedy Bruschi, former player for the New England Patriots, as this year’s sport celebrity at the 10th annual NEPC Produce & Floral Expo

FSIS Amends Directive Regarding Safe And Suitable Production Ingredients

January 13, 2010 American Meat Institute

FSIS has amended FSIS Directive 7120.1 Attachment 1 which identifies food grade substances approved in 21 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) for use in meat and poultry products as food additives, approved in GRAS notices and pre-market notifications, and approved in letters conveying acceptability determinations.

In Tough Economic Times, Avoid The Spike In Fraud Claims

Sadly, data show that this same troubled economic environment can also trigger a
spike in potentially fraudulent claims filed by employees, customers or the
general public at large. How might your floral business be a target for opportunistic fraud?

Delaware Valley Wholesale Florist Enters Joint Venture With MFI

Delaware Valley Wholesale Florist and Mondial Flower International MFI (comprising Agora and Fleura-Metz) have developed a strategic alliance and agreed to work together in the areas which include worldwide sourcing of fresh cut flowers and greens.

Parkers Farm Recalls Dairy Products, Possible Listeria Contamination

January 13, 2010 FDA

Parkers Farm, Inc. of Coon Rapids, Minnesota is recalling several dairy products potentially contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes that were distributed to these retailers: Hy-Vee, CUB, Rainbow, Byerlys Lunds, Target, Whole Foods, Jewel, Dominicks, Marsh, Price Chopper, Shop rite, Nash Finch, Sams Club, Costco and Safeway.