Month: October 2021

52nd Nogales Fresh Produce Convention and Golf Tournament

October 15, 2021 Fresh Produce Association of Americas

The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas (FPAA) will be celebrating its 52nd Nogales Fresh Produce Convention and Golf Tournament from November 4th – 6th, 2021 in the historical town of Tubac, Arizona. The signature event provides an opportunity for buyers, growers, distributors, and allied industry partners to meet and network. This year, attendees will be able to join educational sessions, networking events, an awards gala, and multiple golf tournaments.  …

Tyson Foods Supports Early Childhood Literacy in Silvis, Ill.

October 14, 2021 Tyson Foods  

The team behind Star Ranch Angus® beef, a Tyson Foods fresh meats brand, recently presented a grant for $8,000 to the Silvis School District in Silvis, Ill. The grant is intended to benefit students and early literacy efforts in the district.  …

Louisiana Seafood Leaders Come Together After Hurricane Ida To Pave a Path Forward

October 14, 2021 Ed Lallo, Gulf Seafood News

“The purpose of this task force is to help the seafood industry recover from this historically damaging storm,” said Harlon Pearce of the Gulf Seafood Foundation.  “Twenty years ago after Hurricane Katrina we formed a similar group.  Our purpose today is to replicate the success we had then.” …

Genetically Modified P.E.I. Salmon ‘Available For Sale,’ but Maybe Not in Stores Yet

October 14, 2021 Canadian Press

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says genetically modified salmon produced in Prince Edward Island is “available for sale” in Canada, but when and where consumers can purchase the food remains unclear. …

Butterball, LLC Recalls Ground Turkey Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination

October 14, 2021 USDA FSIS

Butterball, LLC, a Mount Olive, N.C. establishment, is recalling approximately 14,107 pounds of ground turkey products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically blue plastic, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. …