USDA Identifies Gaps, Releases Maps Which Detail U.S. Local Meat Processing Facilities

May 27, 2010 USDA FSIS

The U.S. Department of Agriculture today released a preliminary study revealing existing gaps in the regional food systems regarding the availability of slaughter facilities to small meat and poultry producers.

Ricci Sausage Co. Wins National Family Business Award

Sixty-five years of experience, spanning three generations, is behind Ricci Sausage Co., which won the 2010 Jeffrey Butland Family Owned Business of the Year Award for Western Pennsylvania from the U.S. Small Business Administration.

May 28 Is National Hamburger Day

May 28 is National Hamburger Day, and the holiday weekend is the perfect time to treat family and friends to the ultimate hamburger.

Food Shows, Celeb Chefs Foster Foodie Culture

Cooking shows, reality shows and restaurants competitions are making diners more aware of what’s on their plate.

Regulators Focus On Rare Stains Of E. Coli

Regulators are beginning to recognize less-common strains of E. coli as serious threats to food safety.