Month: July 2024

Good Growing Season Puts Favorable Winds in Exporter Sails as New Zealand Avocado Export Season Begins

July 29, 2024 New Zealand Avocado

If you wanted to know what a good growing season for avocados in New Zealand looks like, then look no further than the recent Spring period. Extended periods of clear skies, plentiful sunshine, consistently stable temperatures, evenly distributed rainfall and minimal frosts all collectively contributed to strong and healthy growing conditions boosting stakeholder confidence as they look to the season ahead. …

JOH Welcomes Michael Kominsky – Account Executive, Produce, New England

July 29, 2024 JOH

JOH proudly welcomes Michael Kominsky as an Account Executive in the Produce Division serving the New England region. …

In Association with Wiers Farm, Inc. and R.S. Hanline Co Inc., ALDI Recalls Jalapenos, Green Peppers and Green Beans Due to a Potential Listeria Monocytogenes Contamination

July 29, 2024 FDA

In cooperation with Wiers Farm, Inc. and R.S. Hanline Co Inc. and out of an abundance of caution, ALDI Inc., (“ALDI”) recalls Freshire Farms jalapenos, green peppers and green beans. The affected product from Wiers Farm, Inc. and R.S. Hanline Co Inc is recalled due to a potential listeria monocytogenes contamination. …

Stop & Shop Temporarily Closes All Store Delis Due to Recall

July 26, 2024 Jusolyn Flower, WPRI

Stop & Shop announced on Friday that all of its store delis have been temporarily closed amid a recent recall of certain Boar’s Head meat products. …

Canadian Food Inspection Agency Joint Statement – Additional Detections of MSX in Prince Edward Island

July 26, 2024 Canadian Food Inspection Agency

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has confirmed the presence of multinuclear sphere X (MSX) caused by Haplosporidium nelsoni in additional locations on Prince Edward Island (PEI), including areas between Lennox Island and Freeland. While MSX prevents oysters from thriving, such as decreased rates of growth and increased oyster mortality, it is important to note that this disease poses no risk to human health, nor does it pose a food safety risk. …