UniPro Foodservice Adds Another New Member – United Food Service

November 7, 2022 UniPro Foodservice

UniPro Foodservice, Inc., the national foodservice distributor cooperative headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, is pleased to announce United Food Service in El Paso, Texas has joined the cooperative effective November 1, 2022.

CFIA: Changes to Grade Verification of Onions for Export to the US

The United States (U.S.) onion import regulations identifies the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) as Canada’s governmental inspection service for certifying the grade, size, quality and maturity of onions to be exported from Canada to the U.S. in lieu of inspections performed by the United States Department of Agriculture – Agricultural Marketing Service (USDA-AMS). In order to maintain this preferred arrangement with the USDA-AMS, the CFIA is subject to regular audits of our grade verification systems and practices.

PRO*ACT Welcomes Richard Hall as Executive Vice President of Sales & Marketing

November 7, 2022 PRO*ACT

PRO*ACT USA is pleased to announce the addition of Richard Hall, Executive Vice President (EVP) of Sales & Marketing to the team. In his role as EVP, Rich will guide the sales and marketing teams, leading the company’s strategic efforts to foster sales and marketing approaches that broaden PRO*ACT’s opportunities and deepen customer relationships. 

New Jersey Department of Agriculture Announces Record for Schools in Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program

As part of the New Jersey Department of Agriculture’s continuing efforts to improve nutritional opportunities for school children, New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Douglas Fisher today announced that a record-high 210 New Jersey schools are participating in the 2022-2023 school year’s Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP).

Kalera Voluntarily Recalls Fresh Lettuce Products Because of Possible Health Risk

November 7, 2022 FDA

Kalera Public Limited Company is voluntarily recalling 633 cases of Krunch, Butter and Romaine whole head variety lettuce with lot codes 001293 and 001294 on the label and sold under the Kalera brand because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.