Legislation to Require Restaurants and Delis to Add Country-Of-Origin Labeling for Fish and Shrimp Goes to Senate Committee March 20

HB66 gives businesses the option of labeling fish or shrimp as imported, rather than as being from a specific country. The bill also requires that fish and shrimp be labeled as farm-raised or wild fish. All provisions related to advertising fish and shrimp were removed from the bill.

Gorton’s Seafood Planning $89M Production Facility in Lebanon

The frozen seafood producer’s $89.3 million facility will be located at 419 S. Mt. Zion Road next to the United States Cold Storage warehouse in Lebanon Business Park.

Pom Wonderful Adds Pomegranate Fiber to Its Specialty Ingredients Lineup 

March 18, 2024 POM Wonderful

The Pomegranate Fiber, which is upcycled from POM Wonderful pomegranate husks after juicing, is a GRAS, fiber-dense powder that can be used in a variety of food applications, including crackers, sauces, dressings, baked goods and plant-based food. 

Bimbo Bakeries USA Commences Multi-Site Microgrid Energy System at Six California Bakeries

March 18, 2024 Bimbo Bakeries USA

Bimbo Bakeries USA, Inc. announced the launch of its on-site microgrid system at six California bakeries. The system was developed as part of an Energy Services Agreement with GreenStruxure, who designed and built the microgrids which are comprised of solar arrays coupled with battery storage.

BJ’s Wholesale Club to Bring Unbeatable Value to Kentucky with Club Planned for Louisville

“We are excited to offer our winning combination of value, convenience and assortment to families in Louisville,” said Bill Werner, Executive Vice President, Strategy and Development, BJ’s Wholesale Club. “Our expansion into Kentucky allows us to deliver unbeatable value and savings of up to 25% off grocery store prices every day.”