New ‘Loaded Fry’ Potato Dishes Fuel Significant Sales at Twin Peaks Restaurants Nationwide

January 7, 2022 Potatoes USA

A limited time offer of four different varieties of original crispy-loaded fries, boosted guest orders by 33% for Twin Peaks, one of the nation’s fastest growing top 200 chains. These new super craveable potato menu items resulted in over $5 million in incremental revenue for the brand with more than 400,000 dishes sold during the six-month launch period.

FDA to Hold Public Meetings to Discuss Proposed Changes to Agricultural Water Requirements in the Produce Safety Rule

January 7, 2022 FDA

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will be holding two virtual public meetings on the recently released proposed rule “Standards for the Growing, Harvesting, Packing, and Holding of Produce for Human Consumption Relating to Agricultural Water.” The purpose of the public meetings is to discuss the proposed rule, which was issued under the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act. These public meetings are intended to facilitate and support the public’s evaluation and commenting process on the proposed rule.

Outbreak Investigation of E. Coli O157:H7 – Spinach

January 7, 2022 FDA

The FDA and CDC, in collaboration with state and local partners, are investigating illnesses in a multistate outbreak of E. coli O157:H7. According to the CDC, as of January 6, 2022, 10 people infected with the outbreak strain of E. coli O157:H7 have been reported from four states.

Wild Caught Alaska Pollock Fish Receives Long Overdue Spotlight for Sustainability and Health During December’s National Seafood Month

January 6, 2022 Aquamar

Aquamar®, one of the premier manufacturers of surimi in North America, is embarking on brand overhaul to celebrate the long under-touted advantages of Wild Caught Alaska Pollock.

In Virginia, Country’s Top Oyster-Breeding Facility Gets Upgrade to Match

January 6, 2022 Jeremy Cox, Bay Journal

The Virginia Institute of Marine Science plans to open a new oyster-breeding and research facility at its Gloucester Point campus by spring 2022.