Month: March 2012

Canada’s meat processing industry welcomes the decision by the Government of Canada to invest an additional $3 million in the Beef InfoXchange System (BIXS). Announced by Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Gerry Ritz during the March 8 annual meeting of the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association, this new contribution is in addition to the $5.3 million initial investment that occurred in March. …

Spring is finally here! Fire up this year’s bbq grill with Afire Inc’s all natural gourmet grilling products. A line of sustainably harvested gourmet grilling planks and natural spice and herb rubs will be among the featured products created by Afire for “natural born grillers.” …

It's not Easter brunch unless there's ham on the table. The classic roast ham anchors Easter celebrations, providing a show-stopping centerpiece and ample leftovers to enjoy for days after the occasion. This spring, the National Pork Board brings a dose of sophistication to the must-have ham with surprisingly simple recipes and tips that will inspire elegant and festive gatherings all season long. …

A new study in today's Archives of Internal Medicine tries to predict the future risk of death from cancer or cardiovascular disease by relying on notoriously unreliable self-reporting about what was eaten and obtuse methods to apply statistical analysis to the data. This imprecise approach is like relying on consumers' personal characterization of their driving habits in prior years in determining their likelihood of having an accident that kills them in the future. It has a high likelihood of giving erroneous conclusions. …