Month: May 2018

Alaska Air Cargo To Deliver More Than 64,000 Pounds Of Wild Copper River Salmon To Seattle

May 18, 2018 Alaska Airlines

More than 16,000 pounds of fresh Copper River salmon arrived in Seattle on a fish-filled Alaska Airlines plane touching down at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport shortly after 6:30 a.m. this morning. Today officially marks the beginning of the summer salmon grilling season that is anticipated by seafood lovers throughout the Pacific Northwest and beyond. In total, Alaska Air Cargo has three more flights scheduled throughout the day to bring in an additional 48,000 pounds of salmon to market. …

CFIA: Certain Smoked Fish Products Sold From Four Seasons Marketplace Recalled

May 18, 2018 Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)

The food safety warning issued on May 13, 2018 has been updated to include additional product information. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's (CFIA) food safety investigation. …

Major Breakthrough: Dutch Manufacturer Vivera Brings First 100% Plant-Based Steak To Market

May 18, 2018 Vivera

Vivera announces that it, as first company in the world, will bring the 100% plant-based steak to market. Vivera has already started production and expects to produce several million pieces in 2018. Vivera has a current production of more than 1 million meat replacements a week, making it one of the three largest producers in Europe. The company sees a strong growing international demand for plant-based products. Vivera has been one of the founders of meat alternatives in Western Europe since its foundation in 1990. …

Just BARE Teams Up With USA Cycling

May 18, 2018 Just BARE®

Pilgrim’s is announcing that Just BARE® chicken, its brand committed to providing good food for more people, is teaming up with USA Cycling to extend its commitment and mission beyond the dinner table. …

Beef Packaging Test Reveals Power Of Nutrition & Convenience

May 18, 2018 The Beef Checkoff Program

With today's shopper looking for convenient and nutritious options, can fresh meat-packaging innovation position beef as an easy-to-prepare and healthful option? The Beef Checkoff recently conducted a three-phase research study1to determine if an individually portioned vacuum-sealed beef package, heavy with nutrition claims, impacts shoppers' perceptions and purchase behavior. …