United Fresh Begins Review Of Proposed Food Safety Rules For Produce

With the FDA’s release of its proposed Produce Safety rule and Preventive Controls for Human Food rule under the Food Safety and Modernization Act (FSMA), United Fresh has launched a rigorous and deliberate review process, involving the expertise of food safety experts and industry stakeholders.

FDA Proposes Food Safety Standards For Illness Prevention & Produce Safety

January 7, 2013 FDA

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has proposed two new food safety rules that will help prevent foodborne illness. The proposed rules implement the landmark, bipartisan FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and are available for public comment for the next 120 days. The FDA encourages Americans to review and comment on these important proposed rules.

AquaChile Surges After Norway Salmon Prices Jump

January 4, 2013 Eduardo Thomson, Bloomberg

AquaChile SA, Chile’s largest listed salmon farmer, rose the most in almost four months after the price of the fish in Norway jumped.

Acme Smoked Fish Corporation Introduces Smoked Fish Dip For Retail

Acme Smoked Fish Corporation, a fourth-generation family-owned and operated business since 1906 and one of the most popular smoked fish brands in North America, is announcing the launch of its Acme Smoked Fish Dip retail cup. This dip melds lightly cured, wild caught Mahi-Mahi and other exotic wild-caught fish with a sweet and spicy blend of fresh jalapeños, sweet relish, fine spices and mayonnaise. Our handcrafted dip has been used as a spread and dip in many popular restaurants from coast to coast.

A&P Launches The Great Atlantic Seafood Market

January 4, 2013 A&P

The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company, Inc. (A&P) today announced that it has launched a new line of seafood as part of its rebranded Great Atlantic Seafood Market.  The revamped department will provide customers with the freshest and highest-quality products in the neighborhood by filling its cases with fresh seafood primarily stocked by North Coast Seafood.