Linde Canada Introduces Modified Atmosphere Gases For Packaged Prepared Foods

January 25, 2016 Linde Canada

Linde Canada Ltd is introducing its MAPAX® line of modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) gases that help extend shelf-life and maintain the quality of fresh food products. This product line will help to meet the increasing demand for packaged prepared foods in Canada.

FMI Awards Kroger's Morganthall With Highest Industry Award For Leadership

January 25, 2016 Food Marketing Institute

Food Marketing Institute (FMI) tonight awarded its celebrated Sidney R. Rabb Award to Executive Vice President, Retail Operations, The Kroger Co., and former FMI Chairman, Fred Morganthall. FMI honored Morganthall at its Foundation Gala.

Dole Fresh Vegetables Suspends Springfield Operations, Recalls Salads

January 25, 2016 FDA

Dole Fresh Vegetables, Inc., is temporarily suspending operations at its Springfield, Ohio production facility, and is voluntarily withdrawing from the market all Dole-branded and private label packaged salads processed at that location.

FL Dept. Of Agriculture And Consumer Services Partners With Publix To Promote Florida Strawberries

It is strawberry season in Florida, and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is partnering with Publix to promote Florida strawberries. Beginning now, $1 off Florida strawberry purchase coupons will be available in 53,000 coupon booklets distributed at 150 select Publix stores in Pinellas, Hillsborough, Polk, Pasco, Bradenton and Manatee counties.

Markon Welcomes New Inspector To Food Safety Team

January 25, 2016 Markon

Markon Cooperative welcomes Ismael Rios as the newest inspector to its Quality Assurance Team. Ismael is not new to the industry and is well-versed in the company’s 5-Star Food Safety® Program where he was promoted from Markon’s food safety coordinator.