FDA Releases Summary Report on Ready-to-Eat Dips and Spreads Sampling Assignment

June 16, 2023 FDA

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released findings from a sampling assignment that collected and tested refrigerated, multi-commodity ready-to-eat (RTE) dips and spreads. The assignment sought to estimate the presence of Salmonella spp. and Listeria monocytogenes in these products as part of the FDA’s ongoing effort to proactively ensure food safety and remove adulterated product from the market.

Companion Bill Introduced in U.S. House to Facilitate Growth of Offshore Aquaculture Industry in America

On June 12, Representatives Kat Cammack (R-FL-03), Ed Case (D-HI-01) and Mike Ezell (R-MS-4) re-introduced the bipartisan Advancing the Quality and Understanding of American Aquaculture (AQUAA) Act in the 118th Congress. The House bill is companion legislation to the AQUAA Act introduced by U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-MS) and Brian Schatz (D-HI) last week.

Publix Donates to Sustainable Fisheries Partnership to Continue Helping Protect Ocean Wildlife

June 15, 2023 Publix

On World Oceans Day, Publix is proud to announce its continued efforts to support seafood sustainability and protect ocean wildlife. This year’s donations bring the company’s total contributions to more than $600,000 during their 13-year collaboration with Sustainable Fisheries Partnership (SFP).

Daily’s Premium Meats Expands Retail Presence

June 15, 2023 Daily’s Premium Meats

Daily’s® Premium Meats, master of producing premium bacon for the food service industry, is pleased to announce its expanded distribution for retail chains around the country. Daily’s Premium Meats is committed to using only the most premium ingredients for curing and all-natural hardwoods for smoking, helping the brand to establish a reputation among chefs for delivering the highest quality bacon on the market. With this expansion, the brand is available for distribution nationwide, bringing that same sought-after quality to a larger number of leading retailers and consumers at home.

Giant Food to Host 31st Annual Giant National Capital Barbecue Battle in Washington D.C.

June 15, 2023 Giant Food

Giant Food announces that for the eighth consecutive year, it will be the title sponsor of the Giant National Capital Barbecue Battle taking place in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, June 24 and Sunday, June 25. Now in its 31st year, the popular event will benefit USO National Capital District, the Capital Area Food Bank, and Big Brothers Big Sisters of the National Capital Area.