Exvere Announces Sale Of Golden Pheasant Foods, LLC

December 27, 2012 Exvere, Inc.

Exvere, Inc. announced today that Golden Pheasant Foods, LLC. (“Golden Pheasant”), based in Kent, Washington, has been acquired by Passport Food Group, LLC., of Chino, California. Golden Pheasant is a manufacturer and wholesale distributor of Asian food products to the food service sector, including flour based products such as noodles, egg roll skins, wonton skins, and fortune cookies. Golden Pheasant has established a name for itself in the food services industry as a producer of high quality food products and is an established supplier to most broad line food service distribution companies. The company acts as a single source for its customers in relation to all of their Asian food product needs.

Wayne Farms Recalls BBQ Chicken Wing Products Due To Misbranding & Undeclared Allergen

December 27, 2012 FDA

Wayne Farms, a Decatur, Ala., establishment is recalling approximately 2,320 pounds of frozen honey barbeque chicken wing products because of misbranding and an undeclared allergen, egg, that is not declared on the label.

Haig's Delicacies Recalls Tzatziki, Falafel, Spanakopita & Tyropita

December 27, 2012 FDA

Haig's Delicacies of Hayward, CA is recalling all Tzatziki, Falafel, Spanakopita and Tyropita because the product labels do not include Allergy Statements reflecting the use of the following food allergens:

Researchers Find Asparagus May Help With A Hangover

U.S. food experts remind New Year's revelers that researchers found eating asparagus may help guard against a hangover. The Institute of Food Technologists said it published a study in 2009 by researchers at the Institute of Medical Science and Jeju National University in South Korea found the amino acids and minerals found in asparagus extract may alleviate alcohol hangover and protect liver cells against toxins.

‘Bravo For Avocados From Chile!’ Recipe Contest Offers $2,500 In Prizes

There is nothing like a creamy, craveable avocado … and starting today millions of Americans are challenged to show off how to make them shine as an ingredient as the Chilean Avocado Importers Association (CAIA) kicks off a recipe contest to celebrate Hass avocados, now in season fresh from sunny Chile.