Month: March 2012

Butterball, LLC, the nation’s largest turkey producer, has earned Environmental Recognition Awards from the American Meat Institute (AMI) for 10 of its plants and feed mills nationwide. The awards distinguish AMI member companies who exceed required environmental policies by designing and successfully implementing innovative facility upgrades or environmental programs. The awards were presented Wed., March 14 as part of AMI’s Conference on Worker Safety, Health, Human Resources and the Environment in Kansas City, Mo. …

Best Chicago Meat (BCM) is re-introducing Moo & Oink products in 26 stores in the Chicago-area market, as well as Indiana and Michigan. Best Chicago Meat took over Moo & Oink's brand last year when the company fell on hard times and went into bankruptcy. Moo & Oink shuttered its four stores, including its Austin store last fall. …

Following our recent decision to stop purchasing ground beef containing Lean Finely Textured Beef, we heard from many customers who asked us to continue carrying this product. They’ve sent us a clear message: They want a choice when it comes to ground beef, and they want to support companies that provide thousands of jobs in our Midwest trade area. …