Sunkist Growers and Tajín Seasonings Collaborate on Exciting Display at The Rose Parade Floatfest on January 1st and 2nd

December 27, 2021 Sunkist Growers Inc.

Sunkist Growers and Tajín Seasonings have created an innovative and exciting display for the Rose Parade® Floatfest in Pasadena, Calif., on January 1 and 2.  Sunkist Growers will showcase their citrus products as part of the flavorful collaboration, and Tajín Seasonings will highlight their array of dry and liquid seasonings.

WAPA Releases an Update of The Northern Hemisphere Apple and Pear Crop

WAPA, the World Apple and Pear Association, released today the updated Northern Hemisphere Apple and Pear Crop Forecast. As crops have now been fully harvested since the first figures were released in August 2021, minor adjustments were made in different countries, although the new estimates are still in line with the original forecast. As the Northern Hemisphere season is getting into full swing, stocks depletion figures will be provided as well by the Association. To complete the review, the Southern Hemisphere crop 2021 was also updated.  

Washington Apple Commission Reappoints Members to Board

December 27, 2021 Washington Apple Commission

“I’m excited to have five Washington Apple Commission board members returning for another 3-year term. Their dedication and insights prove valuable to staff as we work to increase Washington apple consumption across 25 internationals markets.,” Todd Fryhover, Washington Apple Commission President says.

Seafood Watch Rates All ASC-certified Salmon as a ‘Buy Option’

If you have seen that Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Seafood Watch has rated farmed salmon from British Columbia as ‘red’ in its latest ratings, you would be forgiven for thinking that meant all salmon from this area should be off the menu – but you’d also be wrong.

FDA Issues Draft Compliance Policy Guide for Decomposition and Histamine in Scombrotoxin (Histamine)-forming Fish and Fishery Products

December 24, 2021 FDA

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is issuing a draft Compliance Policy Guide (CPG) that revises the current CPG Sec. 540.525 on decomposition and histamine in fish and fishery products. This draft CPG provides guidance to assist the FDA in addressing adulteration associated with decomposition and/or histamine identified during surveillance sampling and testing. The draft CPG also increases consumer protections related to histamine poisoning by lowering the levels of histamine in fish at which the FDA indicates that it may take action.