This week, we are discussing food assurance schemes, organizations and initiatives. Please check out Ocean Fathoms Wine’s website as well as read the accompanying articles.
Ocean Fathoms Wine: https://oceanfathoms.com/Links to an external site.
“A California Wine Company Had to Destroy 2,000 Bottles of Wine After Illegally Aging Them at the Bottom of the Ocean.” Food & Wine. August 15, 2023. https://www.foodandwine.com/ocean-fathoms-illegally-aged-wine-in-ocean-7643489Links to an external site.
“California Based Wine Company has 2,000 Bottles Seized for Fermenting Wine in Ocean Illegally.” USA Today. August 11, 2023. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2023/08/11/ocean-fathoms-wine-seized-illegal-fermenting-ocean/70579629007/Links to an external site.
What do you think about Ocean Fathoms Wine? What do you think about these articles? Who is responsible for ensuring the safety of the product? Do you think most consumers think about the safety of the product? Would you buy and consume this wine? How do you feel about the producer’s argument about novelty and scarcity? What do you think of the city government’s handling of the situation? How important are food and drink assurance initiatives (in this case, safety or quality)?