"No Ordinary Burger Contest" Winner Gets Groceries For A Year

July 1, 2011 Johnsonville Sausage

The National Pork Board and Johnsonville Sausage today announced the first-ever "No Ordinary Burger Contest." Through this unique contest, backyard chefs and "grillmeisters" nationwide can share their spin on the traditional burger for a chance to win big!

Rantoul Foods Renovates, Reopens Processing Plant

The lines at the hog processing plant in Rantoul (Champaign County) are rolling again. The plant initially will process 500 to 600 hogs per day. It currently employs about 150 workers.

Nathan's Famous To Make Annual Donation Of 100,000 Hot Dogs To NYC Food Bank

July 1, 2011 Nathan’s Famous

Nathan’s Famous has announced it will once again donate 100,000 of its signature world famous beef hot dogs to the Food Bank For New York City. An official presentation will take place during the proceedings at the company’s annual Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest in Coney Island, NY.

Colombian Flower Industry Lobbies Washington For FTA

The Colombian flower industry has sent lobbyists to Washington to persuade U.S. congressemen to aprove a free trade agreement with Colombia and renew a number of other economic measures that would encourage trade between the two nations.

World Floral Competition Held In Boston

This year, for the first time, the World Association of Flower Arrangers show was held in the United States, with Boston, Mass., serving as the site of the 10th World Show. Running from June 16 through 19, it brought together flower arrangers from around the world who interpreted the theme, “The Glorious Earth.”