OPS 2021 Education Session #1 Announcement

June 7, 2021 Perishable News

An examination and discussion of the burgeoning growth of indoor grown fresh produce, and its impact on organically grown fruits and vegetables will be the topic of the first of four educational sessions at Organic Produce Summit 2021.

Sprouts Farmers Market Opens Orlando Produce Distribution Center to Support Florida Expansion

Since opening its first store in the state in 2017, Sprouts has been rapidly expanding across Florida. The center will serve all the grocer’s current 23 stores in the state and the additional 10 locations planned to open in Florida this year.

Freshfel Europe celebrates 20th anniversary & International Year of Fruits & Vegetables at 2021 Annual Event

June 7, 2021 Freshfel Europe

Freshfel Europe held its Annual Event 2021 online, celebrating the Association’s 20th anniversary and the International Year of Fruits and Vegetables 2021 (IYFV).

Banner Smoked Fish Recalls Smoked Fish Products Because of Possible Health Risk

June 4, 2021 FDA

Banner Smoked Fish, Inc. of Brooklyn, NY is voluntarily recalling its SMOKED FISH (product names and photos of labels are listed below) of all products within expiry, in all package sizes, all package types and all lots. The recall is because the products have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria.

Mississippi Shrimp Season Opens June 10

The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources has set the opening date of the 2021-2022 shrimp season in state territorial waters for 6 a.m. Thursday, June 10, 2021.