Month: July 2012

Canada's Meat Processing Industry Expects U.S. Conformity Following WTO COOL Decision

July 2, 2012 Canadian Meat Council

Canada’s meat processing industry expects the United States to modify its current requirements following a June 29 decision by the World Trade Organization Appellate Body on the Country of Origin Labelling (COOL) measures the U.S. imposes on meat products. In today’s announcement, the Appellate Body confirmed the portion of a November 18, 2011 determination by a WTO Dispute Settlement Panel that found U.S. requirements discriminate against live cattle and hogs imported into the U.S. from Canada and are inconsistent with international trade obligations. …

Seven Produce Distributors Join Pro*Act Network, Expands Southeast Coverage

July 2, 2012 PRO*ACT

PRO*ACT, America's leading fresh produce supplier to the foodservice industry, has announced the addition of seven new distributors. These companies bring the group’s distributor network total to 49 companies that collectively operate 70 distribution centers nationwide. …

Grower-Shipper Association Raises Over $43,000 For School Salad Bars

July 2, 2012 Grower-Shipper Association Foundation & United Fresh Foundation

More than 15 salad bars are coming to schools in the Salinas/Monterey County area, thanks to the Grower-Shipper Association of Central California (GSA). Last weekend at the 74th Annual GSA Golf Tournament and Gala Events, Association Chairwoman Margaret D’Arrigo-Martin, Taylor Farms, and produce industry leaders raised more than $43,000 to support the Grower-Shipper Association Foundation’s More Produce in Schools Program and United Fresh Produce Association Foundation’s campaign to place salad bars in schools across the country. …

New Jersey Peaches Braved Early Weather & Came Through With A Good Crop

July 2, 2012 New Jersey Peach Promotion Council

“It has been a rocky road this spring with the very early bloom and the temperatures near freezing, but we have come through with a very good crop,” .says Santo John Maccherone, chair of the New Jersey Peach Promotion Council.   “I had white fleshed nectarines blooming in early March,” he says, “but surprisingly I looked at those blocks when we started thinning and they were heavy with fruit”. …

New NJ Peach Buyers Guide Dedicated To Al Caggiano

July 2, 2012 New Jersey Peach Promotion Council

The 2012 New Jersey Peach Buyers Guide is now available to all interested in the New Jersey Peach industry and those buying New Jersey peaches. “This year’s 72-page guide is dedicated to Alfred Caggiano, owner of Sunny Slope Farms in Bridgeton,” said Santo John Maccherone, chair of the New Jersey Peach Promotion Council, publisher of the guide.  “The Sunny Slope Brand is emblematic of the highest quality Jersey Fresh peaches,” said Maccherone. …