6 Reasons Retailers Need Chinese New Year Promotions

December 22, 2017 Frieda’s Inc.

Draw in shoppers to your store with the unique food experience of a Chinese New Year promotion. Frieda’s Specialty Produce offers special support to customers who book a Chinese New Year promotion by January 10; it includes a holiday promotion playbook, team training, point-of-sales support, and key merchandising recommendations to create a successful program.

Produce Industry, Brighter Bites Join To Boost Produce Consumption, Families' Health

Empowering healthy families and boosting produce consumption are behind the Produce Marketing Association's (PMA) partnership with Brighter Bites, a nonprofit that delivers fresh produce, nutrition education, and a fun food experience to families in underserved communities.

USDA Announces Results Of Hazelnut Marketing Order Referendum

December 22, 2017 USDA

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that hazelnut growers in Oregon and Washington have voted to amend their federal marketing order to authorize the regulation of quality for the purpose of pathogen reduction and the establishment of regulations for different markets.

Meijer Recalls Fresh Packaged Products Containing Apples

December 22, 2017 FDA

As a result of the Fresh-Pak Inc. recall, Meijer is announcing a voluntary recall of select Meijer brand packaged products due to sliced apples within the products being potentially contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. To date, there have been no known illnesses reported in connection with this recall.

Top Studies Show Seafood Can Be A Lifesaver

December 21, 2017 National Fisheries Institute

Seafood studies from 2017 illustrate the vital role seafood plays in the diet. Eating seafood helps fight heart disease, stroke and diabetes – chronic diseases that are linked to an increased risk of premature death.