TX Firm Recalls Boudin Products Due To Possible Temperature Abuse

October 31, 2014 USDA FSIS

Carlton Foods, a New Braunfels, Texas establishment, is recalling approximately 25,764 pounds of fresh Boudin products, which were produced with pre-cooked rice that may have experienced temperature abuse and may contain an emetic toxin produced by Bacillus cereus, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced.

CCFC Tabs SureHarvest To Implement Sustainability Performance Management Systems

October 31, 2014 SureHarvest

SureHarvest, a leading agrifood sustainability solutions company, announced that it is rolling out sustainability performance management software with three new clients – produce supply chain management company PRO*ACT, the California Cut Flower Commission and the Oregon Hazelnut Marketing Board. These organizations are deploying SMIS, SureHarvest’s secure online sustainability performance management platform.

Breeders' Vision For The Future: CIOPORA Presents Its Position Papers On IP 2014

October 31, 2014 CIOPORA

During the latest UPOV meeting week on October 13-17 CIOPORA started promoting the contents of its Position Papers on IP, unanimously adopted by the CIOPORA members during the Annual General Meeting 2014 in the Hague, the Netherlands.

Gary Doran Recognized With The 2014 LTK Award

Gary Doran was awarded the 2014 Leland T. Kintzele Award on Thursday, October 23, in Miami. Not one, but two standing ovations greeted the news! The Leland T. Kintzele Distinguished Service Award is the highest honor given annually by the Wholesale Florist & Florist Supplier Association. The LTK Award is presented each year to one individual who meets three criteria:

Registration Open For Winter Fancy Food Show

October 31, 2014 Specialty Food Association

The latest in specialty foods and beverages from across the U.S. and around the world will be on display at the Winter Fancy Food Show in San Francisco. The show takes place Jan. 11 – 13, 2015, at Moscone Center.