Market of Choice Recalls Pork and Poultry Products

April 1, 2019 USDA FSIS

Market of Choice, Inc., an Eugene, Ore. establishment, is recalling approximately 1,094 pounds of pork and poultry pâté products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The products contain milk and soy, known allergens, which are not declared on the product label.

Raw Milk is For You, French Cheese Makers Say

April 1, 2019 Reuters

French traditional cheese makers on Wednesday urged governments and lawmakers to protect raw milk cheese products as an increasing number of industrial cheeses made out of pasteurized milk hit markets worldwide.

NC State Student Wins at Internationally Recognized Meat Competition

Artisanal charcuterie crafted at the NC State Department of Food, Bioprocessing and Nutrition Sciences won international recognition at the ‘DFV-AAMP Quality Competition for Sausage and Ham’, held Jan. 21-25, 2019 in Madison, Wisc. The results from this competition are held in conjunction with the IFFA, the world’s largest meat industry trade fair.

“How” Matters as Much as “What” in Produce: Findings from the Power of Produce 2019

As plant-based diets become more popular, is it time for grocers to have friendly plant-based “butchers” onsite? Or deploy produce department employees as produce mongers, similar to cheese mongers?

Village Farms To Highlight Organics and Innovations at CPMA

April 1, 2019 Village Farms

The company will be adding the original & authentic Heavenly Villagio Marzano® and Maverick Mix® varieties to their certified organic offerings. These new items will be offered in 10 oz. and 1lb topseal packaged containers with attractive earthy designs.