Month: March 2017

Cryovac Poultry Packaging Awarded By Flexible Packaging Association

March 3, 2017 The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA)

The Cryovac® Sealappeal® OSF AW Film protects fresh poultry in a hermetic, leak-proof pack from factory to fork. Designed specifically for safety and convenience, it goes straight from the retail counter to the consumer’s oven, eliminating raw poultry manual handling, reducing risk of cross-contamination, and contributing to health protection. The Cryovac® Sealappeal® ovenable bag enables retailers to target specific segments and offers extended shelf life. Food processors benefit from high speed machinability which reduces operating costs. …

Meat Institute Announces General Session Speakers For Upcoming Industry Summit

March 3, 2017 The North American Meat Institute (NAMI)

The Meat Institute announced general session speakers for its upcoming Meat Industry Summit, April 4-6, 2017, at the Rancho Bernardo Inn in San Diego, California. …

Ohio Farms Packing Co. Recalls Veal, Possible E. Coli O103 Contamination

March 3, 2017 USDA FSIS

Ohio Farms Packing Co. Ltd., a Creston, Ohio establishment, is recalling approximately 40,680 pounds of boneless veal products that may be contaminated with E. coli  O103, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. …

AFE Research Pre-Proposals Due By June 1

March 3, 2017 The American Floral Endowment

The American Floral Endowment (AFE) wants to help you secure funding for your floriculture research project! AFE is now calling for research pre-proposal applications for 2018-2019 funding, due no later than June 1st. …

Flexfresh Floral Packaging Awarded By Flexible Packaging Association

March 3, 2017 The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA)

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) has announced the winners of its 61st Annual Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards Competition. Multiple award winner Flex Films USA's Flexfresh™ is the first biodegradable (by composting) film that maintains the hydration of flowers using a closed loop system. Flowers are put to slow respiration mode for preventing excess oxidation and spoilage. …