CFIA: Granny Smith Apples & Gala Apples From Bidart Bros. Recalled

The food recall warning issued on December 24, 2014 has been updated to include additional product information. Industry is recalling Granny Smith apples and Gala apples exported by Bidart Bros. in the United States (US) from the marketplace due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Identified importers of the recalled products include Beauvais Ltee. and Courchesne Larose. Consumers should not consume and retailers, restaurants and institutions should not sell or use the recalled products described.

Cutrale-Safra Groups Complete Acquisition Of Chiquita; Kocher Named Interim CEO

January 8, 2015 Cutrale & Safra Groups

Chiquita Brands International, Inc. ("Chiquita") and the Cutrale and Safra Groups ("Cutrale-Safra") today announced the completion of the transactions under which Cutrale-Safra has acquired Chiquita via its affiliate, Cavendish Acquisition Corporation. As a result of this refocus and with Chiquita no longer a publicly owned company, Brian Kocher, Chief Operating Officer of Chiquita, has assumed the position of interim Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Ed Lonergan.

Crunch Pak's Fresh Sliced Apples Served Backstage At People's Choice Awards

January 7, 2015 Crunch Pak

Tonight, at the People’s Choice Awards, the hosts, presenters and winning stars will be snacking backstage on Crunch Pak fresh sliced apple snacks.

Eillien's Candies Recalls Various Sizes & Brands Of Walnut Pieces

January 7, 2015 FDA

Eillien's Candies Inc. announced that it is voluntarily recalling various sizes and brands of Walnut Pieces because some of these products may be contaminated with Salmonella.

Avocados From Mexico Claims Crown As First Fresh Produce Brand To Advertise During The Big Game

January 7, 2015 Avocados From Mexico

Avocados From Mexico (AFM), the number-one selling avocado in the U.S., will join the ranks of top advertisers during the Big Game, and reign as the first fresh produce brand to broadcast an ad during the biggest American professional sporting event of the year. The Big Game will air on Sunday, February 1, 2015 on NBC.