As Americans Eat Less Beef, Interest In Prime Meat Grows
While overall beef eating is down, higher-end cuts such as prime rib remain popular in restaurants and supermarkets. …
Month: January 2012
Sara Lee Corp. Appoints Sean Connolly Chief Executive Officer Of MeatCo
Sara Lee Corp. today announced that it has appointed Sean Connolly as chief executive officer of its North American Retail and Foodservice business effective January 17, 2012. Connolly will serve as chief executive officer of MeatCo (Sara Lee’s North American Meats business) following the spin off of its International Coffee and Tea business, expected to be completed in the second calendar quarter of 2012. …
Applegate Praises FDA For Action On Antibiotics In Food Animal Production
"The Food and Drug Administration did the right thing in limiting the use of cephalosporins in food animal production, and I urge them to keep moving forward so that we can save antibiotics and avert a public health crisis," said Stephen McDonnell, founder and CEO of Applegate, the leading producer of natural and organic meats and cheeses. "The American people support the FDA's action, and Applegate is committed to educating the public about the dangers of antibiotic overuse in animal agriculture and its effects on the environment and human health," added McDonnell, who in partnership with STOP Foodborne Illness launched Citizens Against Superbugs in December 2011. …
Asian Pest Lands In Maine, Worries Berry Growers
A tiny, spotted-wing Asian fruit fly has made its way from the West Coast to the blueberry barrens and cranberry bogs of Down East Maine, where growers fear it could target their crops in the upcoming 2012 growing season. …
Sage Fruit Kicks Off New Year With A Better Health Initiative & Promotion
Sage Fruit is kicking off the New Year with a series of Social Media promotions aimed at the consumer to increase awareness of better health. The promotions can be found on the Sage Fruit Twitter and Facebook pages from now until February 15, 2012. Followers can participate in daily trivia contests on Twitter for a chance to win apple corer/wedgers and water bottles, prizes to help motivate followers to make healthy goals. Daily winners will be entered in a drawing for a $50 Visa gift card. Additionally, fans on Facebook can register in the Enter to Win Sweepstakes for a $50 Visa gift card. …