Month: April 2018

FishChoice Reaches 500 Seafood Species & 5,000 Products Milestones

April 19, 2018 FishChoice, Inc.

The FishChoice platform has reached two major milestones this month with 5,000 seafood product listings covering 500 species. Retailers and restaurants are using FishChoice to find seafood sourcing details from current and prospective suppliers that include scientific name, harvest origin, harvest method, and up-to-date sustainability information from the leading global sustainable seafood ratings and certifications organizations. …

IFDA Hosts Foodservice Distribution Industry Fly-In On Capitol Hill

April 19, 2018 International Foodservice Distributors Association

The International Foodservice Distributors Association (IFDA) today will host its annual Fly-In on Capitol Hill. The Fly-In allows IFDA members to speak directly to lawmakers and provide insight into how the foodservice distribution industry drives the U.S. economy. In particular, participants will discuss the DRIVE-Safe Act (H.R.5358), critical legislation that addresses the massive driver shortage affecting the movement of commerce in our country, while also promoting enhanced safety training for emerging members of the workforce. …

Are Low Wild Blueberry Prices Market Driven Or Price Matching?

April 19, 2018 Aaron Beswick, Chronicle Herald

“The Competition Bureau is investigating an allegation of anti-competitive conduct contrary to the Competition Act in the wild blueberry industry,” Veronique Aupry told The Chronicle Herald in a written statement earlier this week. …

Farmers Share Information On Purchasing Romaine Lettuce

April 19, 2018 California and Arizona Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement

In response to the multi-state outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 involving chopped packaged romaine lettuce that was announced by government health agencies April 13, leafy greens producers are offering information for consumers, retailers and restaurants to help them navigate romaine purchasing decisions. …

Organics Unlimited At Full Peak Seasonal Production

April 19, 2018 Organics Unlimited

Organics Unlimited’s Mexico farms are back to peak production of organic bananas. April through September are typically the highest banana-producing months in Mexico for the San Diego-based grower and distributor of organic tropical fruit. …