Vermont Smoke & Cure Products Debut In Foodservice In Greater Boston & New England

February 28, 2013 Vermont Smoke and Cure

Chris Bailey, CEO of Vermont Smoke and Cure, is delighted that their products, which until now have only been available in the region at select grocery stores and via mail order, and to foodservice accounts in and nearby to Vermont, can now be enjoyed at the thousands of dining establishments Paul W. Marks services.

National Turkey Federation Presents Turkey On The Menu Awards

February 28, 2013 National Turkey Federation

The National Turkey Federation presented its 11th annual “Turkey on the Menu” (TOM) Awards at its national convention February 14. The awards recognize food service providers in the categories of supermarket foodservice, fast food, quick casual, mid-scale and full service dining who best featured innovative turkey dishes on their menus.

100% Plant-Based Greenware On-The-Go Boxes Now Available

February 28, 2013 Fabri-Kal

Greenware® On-The-Go Boxes provide foodservice operators with an innovative solution to attractively present food for grab-and-go consumption and increased consumer appeal. The containers allow the flexibility to display an assortment of creative food combinations like fresh fruit and dip, hummus and crackers and sandwiches and salads.

SHAFFE Members Remain Concerned About Increase In Shipping Rates

SHAFFE, the Southern Hemisphere Association of Fresh Fruit Exporters, which unites all significant Southern Hemisphere fruit growing export countries (including Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Chile, New Zealand, Peru, South Africa and Uruguay), remains deeply concerned about the announcement by several shipping companies to increase freight rates as of 1st January 2013. While acknowledging that commercial issues need to be negotiated and agreed on at company level, a collective perspective shows the impact the increased rates will have on the fresh produce business.

More Cantaloupe Inspections Planned By FDA After Outbreak

February 28, 2013 Stephanie Armour, Bloomberg

Cantaloupe packers may be subjected to more inspections by U.S. regulators this growing season following listeria and salmonella outbreaks in the past two years linked to unsanitary processing of the melons.