Gold Coast Packing Hires New Vice President of Sales and Marketing

November 5, 2021 FDA

Gold Coast Packing Inc., has hired Robb Bertels as its new Vice President of Sales and Marketing.  Robb has been in the produce industry for more than 35 years, and brings a background in business development, strategic sales and marketing to Gold Coast. Prior to joining the Santa Maria team, Robb was head of Marketing and Business Development at Sakata Seed America, and has held positions at Amerifresh and Mission Produce.

Ukrop’s Homestyle Foods Announces Voluntary Recall Six Green Salads and Chicken Caesar Wrap

November 5, 2021 FDA

Out of an abundance of caution, Ukrop’s Homestyle Foods is voluntarily recalling the products listed below today.

End Announced to U.S. Embargo on Mexican Shrimp

An embargo on Mexican shrimp, decreed by the United States last April, came to an end on October 19, 2021. The end to the embargo came following official notice to the National Aquaculture and Fisheries Commission (CONAPESCA) by the U.S. Government.

American Aquafarms Hires New CEO

American Aquafarms has named New Bedford, Mass.-based Blue Harvest Fisheries’ most recent CEO, Keith Decker, as its new top executive.

Maple Leaf Foods Partners with Alliance to Stop Foodborne Illness to Host 11th Food Safety Symposium

November 4, 2021 Maple Leaf Foods

Maple Leaf Foods (TSX: MFI) yesterday hosted its 11th Food Safety Symposium in partnership with the Alliance to Stop Foodborne Illness (STOP Alliance) as part of the company’s ongoing commitment to enhance food safety across the global food supply chain.