United’s New re-Fresh Experience Continues With Food Safety, Shopper Marketing and Sustainability

After a successful launch of the first two sessions in a series of ten, United Fresh will continue to gather the industry for the next three United re-Fresh Experience sessions beginning Tuesday, January 12, 2021. The United re-Fresh Experience takes place throughout the month of January, guiding the industry through business strategies and objectives to meet the needs of our new reality.

The European Sprouted Seeds Association Celebrates the UN’s International Year of Fruits and Vegetables 2021

At the end of 2020 the International Year of Fruits and Vegetables 2021 (IYFV) was launched. The European Sprouted Seeds Association celebrates the UN’s IYFV by inviting the sector to raise consumer awareness about the nutritional benefits of consuming sprouted seeds, including sprouts, cresses and shoots.

CFIA: Belle Grove Brand Whole White Mushrooms Recalled Due to Potential Presence of Dangerous Bacteria

Monaghan Mushrooms Ltd. is recalling Belle Grove brand Whole White Mushrooms from the marketplace because they may permit the growth of Clostridium botulinum. Consumers should not consume the recalled product described.

USDA Establishes Weekly Report to Highlight Seasonable and Perishable Product Trends

January 11, 2021 USDA AMS

The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced a new data report, the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement Seasonal Perishable Products Weekly Update, prepared in close partnership with the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) and the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce).

Sea Pact Announces New Board Chair

January 8, 2021 Sea Pact

Sea Pact, a pre-competitive collaboration of ten leading American and Canadian seafood companies working together to drive industry sustainability progress, have a new chair for their Advisory Board.