Month: January 2013

Whole Foods Market Seeds New, Exclusive Plant-Based Product Line

January 2, 2013 Whole Foods Market

To meet growing consumer demand for healthier choices, Whole Foods Market is introducing Engine 2 Plant-Strong products, a new line of plant-based, minimally processed snacks, breakfast items and pantry staples. Developed in collaboration with Rip Esselstyn, author and founder of "The Engine 2 Diet™," the products will be available exclusively at Whole Foods Market stores nationwide beginning January 2013. The new line includes Organic Whole Grain Tortillas – Sprouted Ancient Grains or Gluten-Free Brown Rice, both with no added oil. …

ABA: Extending The 2008 Farm Bill Is The Right Move

January 2, 2013 American Bakers Association

The American Bakers Association (ABA) fully supports the nine-month extension of the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008 into the 113th Congress. The 2008 Farm Bill was extended as part of the tax package aimed at avoiding the so-called fiscal cliff. “Extending the 2008 Farm Bill will provide for a more transparent and robust debate of all farm bill policies that impact the entire grain chain, including bakers,” said ABA President and CEO Robb MacKie. …

Michael Foods Obtains SQF Level 3 Certification At All Production Sites

January 2, 2013 Michael Foods

Michael Foods, a global food processor and distributor of eggs, refrigerated grocery and potato products, has achieved Safe Quality Food (SQF) Level 3 Certification at all of its production facilities. …

New Recipe Book Shows Why Alaska Seafood Is 'All Good'

January 2, 2013 Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute

The Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute (ASMI) has released its latest recipe resource for the foodservice industry titled It’s All Good. As the newest addition to ASMI’s extensive recipe library, It’s All Good presents a wide range of complete meal recipes that are not only delicious but also provide operators with a simple and effective way to add the health benefits of wild, natural and sustainable Alaska Seafood to their menus. …

Locally Raised California White Sea Bass Now Available From Santa Monica Seafood

January 2, 2013 Santa Monica Seafood

Our first shipment of Farmed California White Sea Bass from Pacifico Aquaculture is now available! Although California White Sea Bass is one of our favorite fish and sells on it’s culinary merits alone, this is a product that comes with a pretty amazing backstory and is the result of a very unique partnership. …