FlowerTrials Gathers 60 Breeders

March 28, 2018 FlowerTrials®

Block week 24 in your calendar now! From 12 to 15 June, no less than 60 breeding companies in the Westland (NL), Aalsmeer (NL) and Rheinland Westfalen (DE) areas will open their doors to show their latest assortment in pot and bedding plants to growers, exporters and buyers from across the world.

Vermont Creamery Adds Fresh Flavors To Growing Retail Goat Cheese Collection

March 28, 2018 Vermont Creamery

Vermont Creamery is adding three new fresh goat cheese flavors to its growing lineup of high-quality cheeses and butter.

Sandwich Maker To End Production At Rhode Island Plant

March 28, 2018 The Associated Press

An Irish company that makes sandwiches and other ready-to-eat foods for supermarkets and other retailers is ceasing production at its Rhode Island facility. The announcement from Greencore this week means that more than 200 workers will lose their jobs.

Mrs. Gerry's Kitchen Issues Allergen Alert On Undeclared Seafood In Salad

March 28, 2018 FDA

The salads may contain undeclared traces of imitation crab meat. People who have allergies to fish or shell fish run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. The recalled salad was shipped to retail and food service distributers in IL, IA, KS, MI, MN, MT, NE, ND, SD, UT, and WI. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.

TRU Aseptics Obtains Grade 'A' Dairy License

March 28, 2018 TRU Aseptics

TRU Aseptics ("TRU"), a low-acid aseptic processor, announced today that it has successfully passed its State of Wisconsin Dairy Inspection and has been approved as a Grade "A" DairyManufacturer and Interstate Milk Shipper. The Wisconsin Dairy Inspection program follows rigorous State of Wisconsin requirements and complies with the Food and Drug Administration guidelines. The dairy accreditations ensure the safety of milk and allow interstate commerce.