Fresh & Easy Recalling One Date Code Of "f&e" Brand Organic Baby Spinach

August 9, 2011 FDA

Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market Inc., is voluntarily recalling fresh Organic Baby Spinach with the Enjoy by date of Aug 01 sold under the f&e™ label.

US Brings Down Dumping Duty For Thai Shrimp

The United States has lowered its anti-dumping duty on Thai shrimp, which will facilitate market access after Thailand has faced tough competition with export rivals for many years.

Maine Has 2nd Straight Year Of Mild Red Tide

Maine and the rest of New England have had a second straight year of mild red tide outbreaks, bringing a sigh of relief to the clamming industry following two consecutive years of widespread clam flat closures because of red tide.

Trade Groups Tell Congress: Stay Out Of FDA Salmon Probe

A coalition of nearly 30 organizations in the animal agriculture industry sent a letter to the heads of the House and Senate on Tuesday, asking lawmakers not to intervene as the Food and Drug Administration considers whether to approve genetically engineered salmon as food.

Pork Checkoff Appoints Two New Vice Presidents

August 8, 2011 The National Pork Board

The National Pork Board has added two new vice presidents, Bill Winkelman and Jill Criss, to the Pork Checkoff management team. Winkelman is the new vice president of producer and industry relations. Criss becomes vice president of operations and human resources.