Frieda's Scores 99.35% On GFSI Audit, Remains 100% Compliant With USDA National Organic Program

August 4, 2014 Frieda’s Inc.

Unwavering in its commitment to providing the highest quality products to its customers, Frieda's Inc. has once again passed its annual Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) benchmark audit and California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF) organic audit.

Wawona Packing Co. Expands Recall

August 4, 2014 FDA

Out of an abundance of caution, Wawona Packing Company of Cutler, California is expanding its voluntary recall from July 19, 2014, of whole white and yellow peaches, white and yellow nectarines, plums and pluots due to the potential of the products being contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Oysters In The Chesapeake Bay: When Partnerships Work

Too often, environmental groups, regulators and fishermen find themselves cast in antagonistic roles on marine issues. Prolonged legal and regulatory battles frequently top headlines, while successful conservation partnerships go unheralded. The Chesapeake Bay, long plagued by problems like pollution and runoff, is benefitting from one such partnership. Regional fishermen, government agencies and environmental groups are cooperating to restore the Bay’s iconic oyster fishery. It’s one of the best examples of how an effective public-private partnership works toward building a sustainable fishery and a better environment.

Catalina Sea Ranch Off Terminal Island Poised To Grow Millions Of Pounds Of Shellfish

August 1, 2014 Sandy Mazza, Daily Breeze

Sandwiched between port operations and a federal prison, the Southern California Marine Institute on Terminal Island is poised to become the first commercial shellfish producer in federal waters off the West Coast, farming 100 acres of open ocean for Mediterranean mussels and scallops.

Whole Foods Discovers That Shoppers Prefer Affordable Salmon

To shake its “whole paycheck” reputation, Whole Foods (WFM) has been pushing to lower the cost of packaged goods, particularly in its budget 365 line. In a related experiment earlier this year, the supermarket started lowering seafood prices: Farm-raised salmon in its seafood cases sold for roughly $10.99 per pound.