Month: July 2013

Sunrise Soya Foods Wins Canada's Best New Dessert Award For Super Squeezies

July 5, 2013 Sunrise Soya Foods

A company often only thought of for its tofu, Sunrise Soya Foods receives its first industry recognition of this kind in the 57 year history of the Vancouver grown family business. Sunrise Super Squeezies Omega-3 DHA Pudding Tubes won "Best New Dessert" at the Retail Council of Canada's Grand Prix New Product Awards earlier this month. Surprising industry followers, Super Squeezies stood out amongst a healthy competition as "a delicious treat for kids and their health conscious parents," according to a member of the Grand Prix Awards jury. …

Booth Ranches Achieves GlobalG.A.P IFA Version 4.0 Certification

July 5, 2013 Booth Ranches

California citrus grower, Booth Ranches recently achieved certification under GlobalG.A.P Integrated Farm Assurance (IFA) Version 4.0, a Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) recognized food safety certification covering all of Booth Ranches farms and packing facilities. …

Louisiana Seafood Board Enters New Era Under Lieutenant Governor's Office

July 3, 2013 Ed Lallo, Louisiana Seafood News

The 4th of July came early this year for the Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board.  A heated legislative session to determined the fate of the board set off fireworks throughout the state’s seafood community. …

Shark Fin Ban In California Begins

July 3, 2013 Tenny Tatusian, Los Angeles Times

Shark fins, the scourge of ecologists and beloved by some traditional Chinese diners, are illegal in California as of Monday. …

Copper River Sockeye Season Strengthens & Continues

July 3, 2013 Copper River/Prince William Sound Marketing Association

The Copper River sockeye season is in full swing. Revered for its deep red color and rich fat-striated bellies, Copper River sockeye is sold fresh throughout the summer months and makes a fabulous entrée perfect for the grill or barbecue. The season officially launched in May, but was quickly stalled for about ten days when fishery biologists needed to err on the side of caution. …