Retail & FoodService
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The FDA is advising restaurants and food retailers not to serve or sell and to dispose of oysters and consumers not to eat recalled Recompense Cove, Freeport, ME oysters harvested between 6/19/2024 and 7/16/2024 from harvest sites CAS RC2 and CAS RCX and shipped to distributors in CA, CT, DE, FL, MA, MD, ME, MI, NH, NJ, NV, NY, PA, VT, and Ontario, Canada because they may be contaminated with Campylobacter bacteria. Oysters may have been distributed to other states, as well.s …
Produce
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Introducing the secret ingredient to mix up your summer guacamole: poppi! Avocados From Mexico®, the number one selling avocado brand in the U.S., is giving guac-lovers a bubbly boost with a new bestie. Just in time for National Avocado Day on July 31, the brand is dishing out Pop-Guac, starring fresh Avocados From Mexico and culture’s favorite soda, poppi, in a delicious mashup your taste buds never saw coming. …
Deli
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Stop & Shop announced on Friday that all of its store delis have been temporarily closed amid a recent recall of certain Boar’s Head meat products. …
Floral
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The American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD) has once again demonstrated its commitment to community and compassion through its annual “Blooms Over” initiative. This inspiring project, led by an exceptional committee of AIFD volunteers, redirects the generous abundance of sponsor-donated product from the event and repurposes it for a community project. The mission is to reduce waste and give flowers from Symposium a second purpose of brightening the day for local residents. …
Bakery
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The American Bakers Association (ABA) announces a comprehensive reorganization designed to align the organization’s structure with its recently launched strategic plan. The enhanced organizational structure positions the association to optimize its operations and effectively advance the interests of the baking industry through focused and innovative strategic initiatives. …
Seafood
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has confirmed the presence of multinuclear sphere X (MSX) caused by Haplosporidium nelsoni in additional locations on Prince Edward Island (PEI), including areas between Lennox Island and Freeland. While MSX prevents oysters from thriving, such as decreased rates of growth and increased oyster mortality, it is important to note that this disease poses no risk to human health, nor does it pose a food safety risk. …
Dairy
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Califia Farms®, a leading, premium, plant-based beverage brand, today announced the acquisition of Uproot Inc., leading plantmilk dispenser system for food service. Founded by Kevin Eve and Jacob Conway who had a passion to provide consumers with healthy plant-based beverages, Uproot provides a convenient solution while increasing sustainability through packaging reduction …
Meat & Poultry
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LakePoint Sports, the premier travel and youth sports destination in the country, celebrates their partnership with Johnsonville Sausage, the No. 1 national sausage brand. This collaboration highlights the shared commitment of LakePoint Sports and Johnsonville while promoting sportsmanship and positivity as a key activation component of Johnsonville’s national “Keep It Juicy” campaign. …