Month: March 2011

Sodexo Plan Will Increase Quantity, Availability Of Sustainable Fresh Seafood

March 23, 2011 Sodexo

Sodexo, Inc., the world leader in Quality of Daily Life Solutions, in partnership with CleanFish, a sustainable seafood procurement expert, announced today one of the largest initiatives of its kind designed to significantly increase the quantity and availability of sustainable fresh fish options in the United States. CleanFish was selected as the lead partner in this initiative because of its expertise in building sustainable fresh seafood solutions – both wild and farm-raised – as well as its relationships with both small and large-scale artisan producers. …

NYC’s Japanese Businesses Brace For Shortages

March 23, 2011 Marine Cole, Crain's New York Business

Owners of Japanese grocery stores and restaurants in the city fear they’ll soon face supply shortages as an after-effect of the disasters in Japan. From a retail perspective, they’re concerned about seaweed supply and a potential increase in the price of imported fish. …

Medjool Date Growers Kick Off Year-Long Marketing Program

March 23, 2011 Bard Valley Medjool Dates

A group of farmers in the U.S. Southwest have christened nine U.S. cities as top date markets and it has nothing to do with the local bar scene or online dating sites. …

United States Potato Board Elects New Leadership During Annual Meeting

March 23, 2011 United States Potato Board

The United States Potato Board (USPB) grower membership elected new leadership during its Annual Meeting held in Colorado Springs, CO, March 10-11. The following sections list the leadership for the coming year. …

S. Katzman Produce Utilizing NASA Food Safety Air Sanitation!

March 23, 2011 KES Science & Technology, Inc.

KES Science & Technology, Inc., a leading global provider and innovator of food preservation technology, announces S. Katzman Produce is now utilizing the NASA-developed AiroCide (NO OZONE) Food Safety air sanitation technology. Because airborne cross-contamination threatens food safety and contributes to produce recalls, utilizing a proven air sanitation technology will be beneficial. …