Firmenich Names Fig The 2018 “Flavor Of The Year”

March 30, 2018 Firmenich

Firmenich announces fig as “Flavor of the Year” for 2018 based on the growing appeal for this healthy and fruity flavor worldwide.

Legacy Foodservice Alliance Recognizes Supplier Members At Annual Awards Presentation

Legacy Foodservice Alliance recently held its annual Member Awards Presentation, in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. Legacy recognized a diverse group of Regional and National Supplier Members for their participation, engagement and outstanding contributions to Legacy Foodservice Alliance in 2017. Outstanding Member Awards:

James Beard Foundation Announces Leadership Award Recipients

March 30, 2018 James Beard Foundation

The 2018 JBF Leadership Awards recipients are Dara Cooper, Ferd Hoefner, Doug Rauch, Shirley Sherrod, and Ramon Torres, whose work will be honored at an invitation-only ceremony and dinner on Saturday, May 5, 2018 at Hyatt’s corporate headquarters, 150 North Riverside Plaza, Chicago, IL. Master sommelier and restaurateur Alpana Singh will serve as the master of ceremonies, and Hyatt’s executive chef Martin Pfefferkorn will specially curate the evening’s menu.

CFIA: Druxy’s Fresh Deli Revolution Seasoned Cooked Roast Beef Recalled

Erie Meat Products Ltd. is recalling Druxy’s Fresh Deli Revolution brand Seasoned Cooked Roast Beef from the marketplace due to possible Listeria monocytogenescontamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled product described below.

U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council Conducts Regional Member Elections

The U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) is currently conducting an election to fill Regional Member and Alternate positions. Regional ballots will be mailed to growers on April 20, 2018. The voting period will be open for 35 days and close on May 25, 2018. Growers who have not received a ballot by April 23, 2018 are asked to contact the USHBC office at (916) 983-0111.