frozen foods

Frozen Fruits Linked To Hepatitis Outbreak
Frozen Fruits Linked To Hepatitis Outbreak
Frozen Fruits Linked To Hepatitis Outbreak
Gresham, OR-based Scenic Fruit Company has recalled its frozen "Organic Strawberries” sold at Costco, Aldi, KeHE, Vital Choice Seafood and PCC Community Markets, as well as frozen “Organic Tropical Fruit Blend” sold at Trader Joe’s, due to an outbreak of hepatitis A illnesses.  Five outbreak-associa...
U.S. Potato Sales Strong in Marketing Year 2020-2021
U.S. Potato Sales Strong in Marketing Year 2020-2021
U.S. Potato Sales Strong in Marketing Year 2020-2021
Potato sales at the foodservice level fluctuated while retail purchases remained strong between June 2020 and July 2021. USA Potatoes recently conducted an annual sales and utilization study that showed an overall decline in potato use for the July 2020 – June 2021 marketing year. The ...
WSU Announces New Way To Preserve Frozen Raspberries
WSU Announces New Way To Preserve Frozen Raspberries
WSU Announces New Way To Preserve Frozen Raspberries
Washington State University scientists say they have come up with a new way to preserve the structure of frozen raspberries when thawed. WSU’s Department of Biological Systems Engineering professor, Shyam Sablani, said it’s a three step process before the berries are frozen. First he noted ...
Beijing Asks Frozen Food Importers to Shun Countries with Severe Coronavirus
Beijing Asks Frozen Food Importers to Shun Countries with Severe Coronavirus
Beijing Asks Frozen Food Importers to Shun Countries with Severe Coronavirus
Beijing has asked frozen food importers to not import products from counties with severe coronavirus. The Beijing Municipal Commerce Bureau said in a statement issued to import companies, “Customs and local governments have repeatedly detected the coronavirus in imported cold chain food, proving it risks contamination,” according to Reuters. The Bur ...
USDA Report Details U.S. Potato Usage
USDA Report Details U.S. Potato Usage
USDA Report Details U.S. Potato Usage
According to numbers released last week by USDA, a little more than one-third of all potatoes grown in the country are manufactured into frozen products, 85% of which are french-fries. USDA recently released a report on potato usage. Spurred by decades of explosive growth within the quick-service restaurant industry, processed potato products, which include frozen, chipped, dehydrated, and canne
Lamb Weston Earnings Miss Wall Street Expectations
Lamb Weston Earnings Miss Wall Street Expectations
Lamb Weston Earnings Miss Wall Street Expectations
On Wednesday, Lamb Weston reported fiscal first-quarter numbers, with a net income of $115.7 million.  The Idaho-based company reported the net income came out to 79 cents per share.  However, that did not meet Wall Street expectations of 80 cents per share.   ...