Lansdale, PA's Virago Bakery Co. Goods Available In Area Supermarket

January 2, 2014 Brain Bingaman, The Mercury

Owner Regina Mason is expanding Virago’s reach into the wholesale and food service markets. Henning’s Market in Lower Salford is among the early believers, dedicating an entire freezer door to the locally-made baked goods.

FDA To Extend Comment Period On Measure To Reduce Trans Fat

January 2, 2014 FDA

The Federal Register notice extending the comment period on FDA’s preliminary determination that partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs), the primary dietary source of artificial trans fat in processed foods, are not “generally recognized as safe” (GRAS) for use in food is on display and will publish on December 31, 2013. FDA issued a Constituent Update on December 17, 2013 notifying the public that it had made the decision to extend the comment period and that publication of a Federal Register notice was being expedited.

GRILLiT Acquires Stake In Natural Organic Grass-Fed Beef Supplier

January 2, 2014 GRILLiT

GRILLiT, Inc. announced that it has acquired a 10% equity stake in Natura Foods, LLC, the exclusive distributor of "Gaucho Ranch" branded South American natural and organic grass-fed beef.  Additionally, the Company entered into a mutually exclusive supply agreement with Natura Foods for the supply of Gaucho Ranch organic beef products for its corporate restaurant operations.

Seeking Applicants For 2014 Georgia Grown Executive Chef Program

The Georgia Department of Agriculture and the Georgia Restaurant Association (GRA) are seeking applicants for the Georgia Grown Executive Chef Program, which seeks to promote the Department’s Georgia Grown campaign statewide. Now entering its third year, the program offers participating chefs a mark of honor and distinction, while increasing awareness for both restaurateurs and consumers about which local Georgia products are available for the cooking season.

Canadian Consumers Crave Flavour Innovation, Finds Technomic

January 2, 2014 Technomic

While traditional flavour profiles stand out on the menu, recent Technomic research also shows that Canadian consumers are on the hunt for flavour innovation when dining out—and that new and unique flavours can drive repeat restaurant visits.