Industry Veteran Stu Monaghan Joins Seald Sweet's Operations

January 20, 2016 Seald Sweet

Seald Sweet International announced a newly appointed position to their management and sales teams today, bringing additional talent to the Vero Beach-based corporate headquarters. Industry veteran, Stu Monaghan joined the company effective January 18, 2016, in the position of Sales Director, with focus on growth of the company’s fresh fruit sales and marketing programs.

WP Rawl Launches Back To Fresh Campaign

January 20, 2016 WP Rawl

New Year, New Campaign? That is how the story goes for WP Rawl as they announce the launch of their 2016 campaign: Back to Fresh: Make Your Plate Green in 2016.

Heritage International USA Recalls One Lot Of Raw Cashew Pieces

Heritage International (USA) Inc. of Compton, CA is voluntarily recalling one lot of Trader Joe's Raw Cashew Pieces with the following code "BEST BEFORE 07.17.2016TF4" because of potential contamination with Salmonella.

Fresh Express Recalls 12 Oz. Baby Spinach Due To Possible Allergen Exposure

January 20, 2016 FDA

Fresh Express Incorporated is voluntarily issuing a precautionary recall of 350 cases of 12 oz. Fresh Express Baby Spinach with a Product Code of G010A17A and Use-By Date of January 24 due to a possible exposure to a tree nut allergen (almond). Fresh Express representatives are already coordinating with stores to remove the recalled product from retail stores where distributed, primarily in Eastern and Southeastern states. No other Fresh Express products are included in this recall.

Sustainably Farmed Scallops From Peruvian Acuapesca Confirmed Friend Of The Sea Certified

January 19, 2016 Friend of the Sea

The Peruvian company Acuacultura y Pesca Group (Acuapesca) has been confirmed Friend of the Sea certified for scallops from sustainable aquaculture. After an independent assessment audit Acuapesca was found compliant with Friend of the Sea strict criteria of sustainability.