Month: February 2012

Americans’ grocery store expenditures continue to increase as consumers look for cost savings, have a renewed interest in cooking and believe food they eat at home is healthier. Consumers also are turning to these popular destinations for their nutrition information. Supermarkets are capitalizing on their convenient nature to offer multi-faceted, holistic health services, including employing in-store or corporate registered dietitians. The beef industry must reach out to supermarket health and nutrition professionals to provide accurate information about beef’s nutrition as these individuals reach hundreds of consumers on a regular basis. …

Before the New York Giants and New England Patriots take the field in Super Bowl XLVI on February 5, Americans will get to choose a far more important winner in the battle of the wieners. As a tribute to the two Super Bowl teams, the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council (NHDSC) is releasing two new hot dog recipes, and asking Americans to choose their favorite Super Bowl dog on the Council's popular Facebook page (http://on.fb.me/yc3fpB). …

A beef checkoff website aimed at beef processors and marketers has been updated and reintroduced. Created by the checkoff’s Beef Innovations Group (BIG), the update includes new beef cutting information, imagery, guides and product concepts that will assist in efficient and profitable utilization of the beef carcass. …