United Fresh Launches Comprehensive Food Safety Training Program

With FDA’s publication of the final Produce Safety Rule and the Preventive Controls for Human Food Rule under the Food Safety Modernization Act, United Fresh is launching a new, multi-faceted training program to assist produce industry members in complying with the regulations.

Rare Fatty Mackerel Farmed, Marketed In Japan For 1st Time

Artificially bred eastern little tuna, a rare delicacy in Japan, hit store shelves for the first time on Jan. 16. Called “suma” by locals, the fish is a member of the mackerel family that is renowned for its fatty meat. It is known as “whole-body toro,” in reference to the fatty “toro” portion of tuna, which is much prized in Japan.

US Pulls Out Of Pacific Fisheries Treaty

The United States government has officially announced it is pulling out of the US Pacific islands fisheries treaty.

Rise In Norwegian Salmon Prices Could Lead To Higher US Salmon Prices

January 20, 2016 Luana Clapis, Mintec

With Norwegian salmon prices starting to climb, could this help to boost demand in the U.S. salmon industry?

MB Business Capital Announces $10M Funding For Gemstone Foods

January 20, 2016 MB Business Capital

MB Business Capital, a division of MB Financial Bank, N.A., announced it recently provided a new $10 million senior credit facility to Decatur, Alabama based Gemstone Foods, LLC. Gemstone Foods, LLC, provides a wide array of custom and specialty poultry processing services tailored to the unique requirements of each client. Services include the custom sizing, portioning, packaging, and/or further processing of poultry and poultry-related items. Gemstone services some of the nation’s leading food companies supporting their retail, institution, and foodservice customers.