Month: March 2012

Sustainable Fish Going Mainstream – Barramundi Named A 2012 Top Food Trend

March 1, 2012 Australis

Barramundi, also known as “the sustainable sea bass,” has been named a top trend in two forecasting surveys. At the same time, Australis Aquaculture—barramundi’s preeminent producer, marketing it under “The Better Fish” banner—announced that its 2011 sales grew by more than 50% over 2010. Food and nutrition forecasters at Publicis Consultants USA declared barramundi a Top Food & Nutrition Trend for 2012. Barramundi’s “delicate flaky flesh is extremely low in toxin levels, but full of heart and brain-healthy omega-3s,” says the report. “Expect it on menus and in packaged foods.” …

Star Running Back Peyton Hillis To Appear In National Advertising Campaign

March 1, 2012 Shamrock Farms Rockin' Refuel

Shamrock Farms Rockin' Refuel(TM) announced today that it is launching a national advertising campaign with star running back and cover athlete for EA SPORTS Madden NFL 12, Peyton Hillis. Protein beverages are a growing category, and Rockin' Refuel is a first-of-its'-kind sports recovery beverage that provides high quality protein and other essential nutrients naturally because it's 100% real milk. …

Western PA's Brunton Dairy To Resume Bottling Milk

March 1, 2012 Rachel Weaver, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

A Beaver County dairy that voluntarily ceased production twice so state regulators could determine whether its products were contaminated will resume bottling operations and sales on Thursday. …

Primeridge Pure Dairy Products, One Of Ontario's Emerging Artisan Cheese Makers

March 1, 2012 Jim Algie, QMI Agency

In commercial production since early July, Primeridge Pure Dairy Products is among a handful of emerging artisan cheese makers in Ontario. Currently, the Primeridge product line includes plain and flavoured cream cheeses, fresh curds and feta sold through a network of retail stores including Foodland in nearby Markdale, The Bakery in Flesherton and Taylors’ Country Meadow Meats near Owen Sound. …

Produce Pavilion At NGA Planned To Expand In 2013

March 1, 2012 Oscar Katov, PRODUCE BUSINESS

The presidents of PMA and NGA have agreed to join their organizations in a repeat performance at NGA’s 2013 convention again in Las Vegas. And, their optimism for another successful partnership is reflected in the decision to increase the size of the pavilion to 30 booths from a pilot size of 20 this year. …