From Specialty Food News: "The U.S. Department of Agriculture has terminated a rulemaking proceeding that would have been used to establish a national research and promotion program for certified organic products, which was proposed by the Organic Trade Association. The agency is terminating the proceeding...
"For every dollar consumers spend on food, only 7.8 cents goes to farmers — a record low that reflects shifts in how Americans eat, according to the Department of Agriculture." -Washington Post Read the full article here...
Our partners at Fresh Point have gorgeous Spring fruits available now. We were inspired by the beautiful & organic Red Plums, Red Bartlett Pears, Bosc Pears and Abate Fetel Pears. And we cannot wait to try this recipe Pear and Plum Puff Pastry Tart from...
"Federal health officials warn you not to eat any romaine lettuce unless you know where it's from, as the E. coli outbreak spreads across the country. The CDC advisory now includes whole heads and hearts of romaine lettuce, along with chopped and bagged romaine and salad mixes that...
Summer is so close, we can taste it! Our partners at FreshPoint now have Organic Mini Watermelons to get us in the summertime mood 🍉🙌🏻...
"Foodborne illnesses connected to romaine lettuce from Arizona and eggs from North Carolina have sickened more than 50 people in more than 20 states, federal authorities said during the weekend. The unconnected outbreaks as of Monday included 35 people in 11 states infected with E. coli O157:H7...
Spring is finally arriving and it's getting us excited for Spring & Summer produce! Our partners at FreshPoint South Florida already have some gorgeous Organic Heirloom Tomatoes in house and we are all dreaming about the perfect BLT...
"Following China’s announcement of a proposed 25 percent tariff on imported U.S. soybeans, the American Soybean Association (ASA) is again expressing its extreme frustration about the escalation of a trade war with the largest customer of U.S. soybeans, and calling on the White House to...
"Like many farmers in the Midwest, Poskin is concerned about getting caught in the middle of a trade war, as Trump ramps up economic pressure on China. Those fears were heightened after Trump announced plans Thursday to impose tariffs on as much as $60 billion...
