Special Update: Andean Trade Preference and Drug Eradication Act

Importers of record will not have to pay duties in January on flowers coming
into the country from the three Andean nations of Colombia, Ecuador and Peru.

The Secrets Of Roquefort

How did anyone discover that mixing bread mold with ewe’s milk would create a salty, butter-rich cheese? Today all true Roquefort is still created in chilly, damp caves owned by only seven cheese-making companies.

February 14th Deadline For IDDBA 15th Annual Cake Decorating Challenge

Store-level decorators have until February 14th to enter for the opportunity to create show-stopping displays that promote their artistic abilities and show off the talent and hard
work that sells cakes for their companies at the Dairy-Deli-Bake Seminar and Expo.

Announcing The New York Produce Show And Conference

December 28, 2009 Produce Business

The Eastern Produce Council and PRODUCE BUSINESS magazine have announced the first annual iteration of The New York Produce Show And Conference, to be held in New York City, November 9 11, 2010.

Associated Grocers Recalls Ham Products for Possible Listeria Contamination

December 28, 2009 USDA FSIS

Associated Grocers of Maine, importing firm, a Gardiner, Maine, establishment, is recalling approximately 312 pounds of ham products that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agricultures Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.