K. Heeps Recalls Meat Products Due To Misbranding, Undeclared Allergens

December 8, 2015 USDA FSIS

K. Heeps, Inc., an Allentown, Pa. establishment, is recalling approximately 152,010 pounds of roast beef products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced. The products may contain milk and wheat, known allergens which are not declared on the product label.

Borden Fat Free Half Pint Chocolate Milk Recalled In Central/South Texas

Borden Dairy Company of Texas, LLC announced today it has instituted a voluntary recall of certain Borden Fat Free Chocolate Half Pint Cartons. The product is labeled as: Borden Fat Free Chocolate Half Pint Cartons: Code Dec 14 / Plant Code 480301.

$1.8M Solar Project Under Way At North Shore Living Herbs

North Shore Greenhouses, Inc., grower of North Shore Living Herbs announced the official ground breaking for the $1.8 million dollar solar project is underway this week in southern California. Proud recipients of the REAP grant from the USDA, the grant will cover up to 25 percent of the project costs. According to North Shore, the project is anticipated to come in under budget with a three month completion date.

MountainKing Steakhouse Roasters Featured In New Roaster Mania Promotion

December 8, 2015 MountainKing

A new promotion by Texas-based MountainKing is providing retailers the opportunity to showcase the company’s popular Steakhouse Roasters, the slender, thin-skin fresh variety that consistently earns the potato category’s highest average retail price per pound and more dollar ring than traditional potato types.

Freshway Foods Receives Cornerstone Partner Award

December 8, 2015 Freshway Foods

Freshway Foods announced today the company has been award the Cornerstone Partner Award by Gordon Food Service. The award, which is the highest that Gordon Food Service bestows, was announced at the 2015 North American Vendor Involvement Process (VIP) Award Dinner. The Cornerstone Award recognizes suppliers who excelled in service metrics and exemplified strategic distinction through extraordinary efforts.