Month: February 2011

A survey of 1,200 beef and dairy producers nationwide was conducted in late Dec. 2010 and early Jan. 2011 by the independent firm Aspen Media & Market Research. This research found that producers attitudes toward the beef checkoff program are quite favorable and have improved noticeably in the past year. …

For those wishing to lose weight or avoid gaining weight, reducing overall caloric intake is key, perhaps by substituting protein intake in place of both carbohydrate and fat intake, according a to a new study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. …

At a growing number of Wal-Mart stores nationwide, meat sold under the Great Value name was produced at Lopez Foods in Oklahoma City. …

Today The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company, Inc. announced the appointment of six proven operating executives to its Merchandising & Marketing team to sharpen the Company’s focus on enhancing value for customers, while reducing structural and operating costs. …

With more Americans tightening their belts, demand for cheaper cuts of U.S. beef has actually pushed the price of select-grade beef higher than the generally more expensive choice cuts. …