Month: July 2022

FDA Issues Country-Wide Import Alert for Enoki Mushrooms from the Republic of Korea

July 22, 2022 FDA

The FDA announced that its Import Divisions may detain without physical examination, importations of enoki mushrooms from the ROK. This country-wide import alert, IA #25-21, “Detention Without Physical Examination of Enoki Mushrooms from Korea (the Republic of) due to Listeria monocytogenes,” was issued to protect public health and help prevent the importation of enoki mushrooms that could be linked to human infections. The FDA issues import alerts to help prevent potentially violative products from being distributed in the United States. …

Columbia, SC’s City Roots Expanding Operations in Richland County

July 22, 2022 Becky Budds, WLTX

Father and son duo Robbie and Eric McClam started the business 2009 on just three acres of land. Now, they grow thousands of pounds of microgreens, serving restaurants, grocery retailers and food distributors across the Southeast. …

Full Schedule Announced for 9th Annual Boston Seafood Festival

July 21, 2022 Boston Fisheries Foundation

The 9th Annual Boston Seafood Festival is proud to announce its 2022 schedule of events, which includes music, education, and cultural performances throughout the day. Scheduled for Sunday, August 7th, 2022 from 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. on Boston’s historic Fish Pier, the Boston Seafood Festival features children’s activities, chef demonstrations, and exhibits on the seafood industry and the sustainable practices it employs.  …

ASC Shrimp Summit Advocates for Certification Across Nation

July 21, 2022 Aquaculture Stewardship Council

On July 12-13, 2022 the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) hosted its inaugural 2022 ASC Shrimp Summit in Guayaquil, Ecuador. The first-of-its-kind event served to unite North American retailers with Ecuadorian producers of ASC-certified and labeled shrimp – offering an intimate look at the supply chain right where it starts: on the farm. …

New, Awesomer Hooray Foods Plant-Based Bacon Launches Nationwide

July 21, 2022 Hooray Foods

Hooray Foods announced its new version of the industry-leading plant-based bacon is arriving at grocery stores and food service nationwide. The AWESOMER bacon offers impressive improvements in texture, flavor and nutritional profile. …