‘First Pick’ Marks The Start Of The Michigan Blueberry Harvest Season

July 2, 2014 Naturipe Farms LLC

The Michigan blueberry harvest is about to go into full swing and local growers are working long hours to ensure that the blueberries are picked, packed and distributed to retailers, restaurants and consumers locally as well as throughout the country.

California Avocado Commission Supports On-Fruit Branding

California avocados are now available at retail with new California brand labels. The California Avocado Commission’s (CAC) labeling initiative is backed by a significant level of marketing support to make sure consumers know to look for them. Consumer communication includes print, radio and online, including mobile, as well as social media.

At Wegmans, All Sushi Is Now Made Without Any Ingredients That Contain Gluten

In one generation, sushi has made it in America. It’s the go-to snack, light meal, or party appetizer for millions. Yet people who must avoid gluten have approached sushi with caution, even though many key ingredients like rice, vegetables, and seafood don’t naturally contain gluten. The problem has been with other ingredients, such as soy sauce, traditionally made from fermented wheat and soy. About two years ago, Wegmans Food Markets began working toward making all sushi varieties sold in its stores strictly from ingredients that contain no gluten – including the soy sauce packets tucked into the sushi trays. This month, they reached that goal.

SC Shrimpers Escape Disaster Season, While GA Awaits Word

Shrimpers in both Georgia and South Carolina started out struggling to haul in enough of the antennae-waving creatures. But in the end, only South Carolina’s industry turned out all right.

Gulf Council Tables Red Snapper Reallocation In Favor Of Sector Separation

Facing opposition on an amendment that would take a portion of the red snapper fishery from Gulf seafood providers for the exclusive use of recreational fishing, the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council (Gulf Council) voted to defer further action on Amendment 28 until a vote has been taken on Red Snapper sector separation which will lay the groundwork for new management options for both the commercial and recreational sectors.