CFIA: Over 135 Frozen Ground Beef Products May Contain E. Coli O157:H7

As a result of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's (CFIA) investigation, the public warning issued on March 17, 2012 has been updated to provide details of over 135 affected products under various brand names and codes that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. These products have been distributed nationally to retail stores, restaurants, and institutional establishments, and were manufactured between July 1, 2011 and February 15, 2012.

Wireless Temperature Monitoring In Commercial Kitchens

March 21, 2012 CAS DataLoggers, Inc.

CAS DataLoggers recently supplied the wireless datalogging solution for a commercial kitchen the size of a large restaurant which handled proprietary ingredients for its corporate clients.

Pacific Rim Cuisines Inspire 2012 Dole Fruit Pairings

March 21, 2012 Dole Food Company, Inc.

As American diners dig deeper into Pacific Rim cuisines, the flavors of Thailand, Vietnam, and Korea are finding their way onto mainstream menus. Dole draws on the affinity of fruit with Asian ingredients and seasonings in sweet and savory applications to develop the 3rd annual DOLE Fruit Pairings.  Revisiting the popular cuisines—Japan, China, Thailand—and adding current culinary hotspots—Vietnam and Korea, Dole matched favorite fruits with iconic food items from each country for this year’s innovative

Three Californians Win Big In Scharffen Berger Chocolate Recipe Contest

Scharffen Berger Chocolate Maker has announced three California home bakers as the first, second and third place winners of the nationwide Elevate a Classic Dessert with Scharffen Berger Chocolate Contest. One baker from Los Angeles and two from the San Francisco Bay Area claimed a total of $20,000 in prizes by elevating or modernizing a classic dessert recipe with an original spin and at least one Scharffen Berger® chocolate product.

FACT In Discussion With Mexican Brokers, Distributors & Customers For New Channels Of Product Distribution

March 21, 2012 FACT Corporation

FACT Corporation, a company focused on supporting healthier lifestyles with a multifaceted line of bakery and nutraceutical products announced today that it has re-opened discussions with Mexican brokers, distributors and customers for new and increased product distribution.