Kansas Lottery Partnering With Munson Premium Angus Beef On Scratch Game

December 10, 2010 Kansas Lottery

The Kansas Lottery is proud to announce a new partnership with Munson Premium Angus Beef in Junction City and the launch of a new $2 instant scratch game. The Lotterys new Beef & Bucks instant scratch game not only offers players a chance to win money, but also a chance to win a product that is synonymous with Kansas great beef. Beef & Bucks tickets go on sale at Kansas Lottery retailers statewide starting this week.

Cargill Invests $8 Million In Fresno Beef Facility

December 10, 2010 Cargill

Cargill invested $8 million at its Fresno beef production facility for recently completed projects to expand its already extensive food safety efforts, and to renovate and expand some packaging lines.

Meat Inflation Picking Up

December 10, 2010 Staff Reporter, Benzinga

Thankfully there continues to be no inflation ex-energy, ex-food, ex-tuition, ex-healthcare, ex-everything not housing or electronics. Smithfield Foods (SFD) the largest hog producer in the U.S. reported a standout quarter – I am shocked they are able to pass along the price increases. (perhaps the record federal subsidy into the food stamp program is helping producers push along costs without pushback – not sure)

Poinsettias And Cyclamen For The Holidays

December 10, 2010 Peg Tillery, Kitsap Sun

This is the time of year when we can find poinsettias and cyclamen galore in the nurseries and retail centers. These cheerful holiday bloomers will brighten up your holidays and bring color into your life through early spring, and sometimes even longer.

Pantone Reveals Color Of The Year For 2011: PANTONE 18-2120 Honeysuckle

December 10, 2010 Pantone

Pantone LLC, an X-Rite company, and the global authority on color and provider of professional color standards for the design industries, today announced PANTONE 18-2120 Honeysuckle, a vibrant, energetic hue, as the color of the year for 2011.