Tanimura & Antle Closes 2011 With Generous Donations To U.S. & Canadian School Lunch Programs

December 21, 2011 Tanimura & Antle

Tuesday, produce leader, Tanimura & Antle, Inc. announced donations to two North American organizations whose work is to offer healthy school lunch programs. Let’s Move Salad Bars to Schools will be able to place new salad bars in five schools in the U.S., and the Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) can give the Freggie Friday™ In-School Program curriculum to ten elementary schools in Canada.

Health & Nutrition Experts Lead Chorus Of Praise For Chilean Blueberries All Year-Round

December 21, 2011 Chilean Blueberry Committee

As North Americans are thinking about healthier eating in the New Year, two top experts in health and nutrition are taking to the airwaves in support of fresh blueberries, announces the Chilean Blueberry Committee (CBC).

CFIA: Certain Fresh Jalapeno Peppers May Contain Salmonella

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is warning the public not to consume the jalapeno peppers described below because they may be contaminated with Salmonella. The affected fresh jalapeno peppers, imported from the USA, were sold as follows:

Kalotis To Sell Great Lakes Foods

December 20, 2011 Rick Romell, Journal Sentinel

Two grocery wholesalers who face possible prison terms in a federal fraud case have agreed to sell a food distribution company in Menominee, Mich., the buyer of the business said Thursday.

N.J. Senate Approves Bill Allowing Wineries To Sell Directly To Dealers

December 20, 2011 Matt Friedman, Star Ledger

The state Senate has approved a measure to allow wineries to sell directly to retailers, and to ship small amounts of wine to consumers by mail.