Cantaloupes are just the beginning of produce recalls. Shredded and chopped lettuce, distributed to food service wholesalers in 19 states and Canada, gets added to the list.
California producer, True Leaf Farms, recalls 2,498 cartons of chopped and shredded lettuce for fears of listeria contamination. The Use-by-date is “9/29/11” with a bag/box code reading “B256-46438-8”
September 25, 2011 by Leave a Comment
September 23, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Dining out for hurricane relief
Event: Dine Out Irene 9.25.2011
Time: An all day event on this Sunday
10% of restaurant sales will be directed to Just Food & Grow NYC (Greenmarket). Find out who is participating.
September 23, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Last year’s “Next Big Small Brand” winner heads to Brooklyn Flea Market
Sweet Loren’s, who was the grand prize winner at last year’s “The Next Big Small Brand” for her signature cookie dough mix, will be at Brooklyn Flea Market this weekend.
A year after the big award, Sweet Loren’s will be engaging Brooklyn Flea patrons with the signature dough and cookies
https://paigepapers.com/2011/09/23/sweetlorensatbrooklynflea/
September 22, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Food vendors at the Madison Square Park
Event: Tomorrow, Madison Square Eats Grand Opening
Time: 11am -9pm
A great selection of food vendors will be on deck daily starting September 23rd to October 21st
September 22, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Haven’s Kitchen is now seeking butchers, bakers, brewers, winemakers, sommeliers, farmers, growers, pastry chefs, chocolatiers– jam makers are welcomed too!
The start date will be scheduled for the upcoming winter. Find out more information here.
https://paigepapers.com/2011/09/22/havenskitchencallingallcooks/
September 22, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Cantaloupe recall after listeria outbreak
FDA announces cantaloupe recall from supplier Jensen Farms after leaving 55 people sick and 8 dead in 14 states.
The tainted cantaloupe has caused an outbreak of listeriosis and there are concerns that more people may be affected. The cantaloupes where distributed between July 29 and September 10th
https://paigepapers.com/2011/09/22/jensenfarmscantalouperecall/
September 22, 2011 by Leave a Comment
The farm life isn’t that easy for young farmers
As America sees young adults trying to bring national farms back to life, starting one is seeming to be
increasingly tough.
Young farmers can not acquire loans from banks to purchase land resulting in opting into high rental prices from current land owners and sharing of equipment
September 21, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Local purveyors, food and wine at Union Square
Keeping It Local: The 16th Annual Harvest in The Square tomorrow, September 22nd
The annual not-for-profit events supports the local businesses in the area. Starting at 7:30 – 9pm a vast selection of food and wine from local purveyors will be on board for an exciting night
https://paigepapers.com/2011/09/21/annualharvestunionsquare/
September 21, 2011 by Leave a Comment
New York pumpkins experience a late harvest
The pumpkin season is officially here but Northeast farms, such as Kelly ‘s Emerald in Queensbury, New York, are experiencing a late harvest after Hurricane Irene
Some of the farmers have been ordering pumpkins from other regions as heavy rains set planting back up to 3 weeks
https://paigepapers.com/2011/09/21/newyorkpumpkinharvest2011/
September 21, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Chicago sees opportunity in urban farming
Chicago changes zoning laws to encourage more urban farming from private companies and not-for-profits.
The Chicago City Council recently eliminated the size limit of these farms, parking restrictions, fencing regulations and more
https://paigepapers.com/2011/09/21/chicagozoningforurbanfarms/
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