Month: January 2018

Pennsylvania Beef Council & Sysco Philadelphia Host Young South Dakota Ranchers

January 30, 2018 The Pennsylvania Beef Council (PBC)

The Pennsylvania Beef Council (PBC) worked with Sysco Philadelphia to provide an opportunity for a group of young South Dakota ranchers to learn about the foodservice distribution process. The group of 20 attendees, from multi-generational ranches, gathered at Sysco on January 24. This visit was part of a tour in the northeast region making stops in Washington D.C., Philadelphia and New York City to learn firsthand about the foodservice industry and the path their beef product makes to the dinner table for families to enjoy. …

SunFed Hires Laura Reyes As Director Of Food Safety

January 30, 2018 SunFed

SunFed is pleased to announce the recent addition of Laura Reyes to its team. Laura will be taking on the role of Director of Food Safety to help SunFed and its growing partners adhere to guidelines outlined by the recently implemented Food Safety & Modernization Act (FSMA). …

Canadian Produce Marketing Association Satisfied With Progress Made In Sixth Round Of NAFTA Negotiations

January 30, 2018 Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA)

The Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) is satisfied with the progress made during Round 6 of negotiations on the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), which concluded today in Montreal. CPMA applauds Canadian negotiators on their efforts to ensure that the renewed NAFTA protects industry supply chains across the continent, supports growth, and adheres to principles of free and fair trade. …

USApple Selects 2018 Young Apple Leaders

January 30, 2018 U.S. Apple Association

The U.S. Apple Association (USApple)  announced its class of 2018 Young Apple Leaders. Eighteen accomplished and aspiring young men and women were selected by the organization to join with, and learn from, USApple leaders as they advocate on important issues impacting growers and apple-related agribusiness. …

‘Incredible’ Banana With Edible Peel Now Available In Japan

January 30, 2018 Joe Dziemianowicz, NY Daily News

The brainchild of food scientists at a farm in Western Japan, the eat-it-all Mongee (pronounced mon-gay) banana derives from a frigid growing environment. …