Vermonters Can't Get Enough Local Meat

April 20, 2012 Kathryn Flagg, Seven Days

Consumers are asking for more local meat. Farmers are stepping up to supply it. Interested parties in between — from distribution specialists to would-be butchers — are moving in to fill the gap.

Vibrant Pouches Help Surpass Turkey Sales Goals By 26 Percent

April 20, 2012 Flair Flexible Packaging

Increased visibility, high perceived value, and greater customer convenience all come together in this vibrant turkey carry pouch developed by Flair Flexible Packaging for Mr. Pavo® brand turkeys of PRONACA (Quito, Ecuador).

Eating Low-Fat Dairy Foods May Reduce Your Risk Of Stroke

In a Swedish study published in the American Heart Association's journal Stroke, people who drank low-fat milk and ate low-fat yogurt and cheese had a lower risk of stroke compared to those who consumed full-fat dairy foods.

NMPF Joins Other Dairy Groups In Asking Senate To Include Dairy Security Act In Farm Bill

The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) joined 28 other dairy and farm organizations in signing a letter sent yesterday to the Senate Agriculture Committee, urging inclusion of the Dairy Security Act in the upcoming new Farm Bill. The Senate Ag panel is expected to begin drafting a Farm Bill next week.

HP Hood & Boston Red Sox Begin A Search For 12 NEW Red Sox Kid Nation Captains

April 20, 2012 HP Hood LLC

HP Hood and the Boston Red Sox announced today they have begun accepting applications to replace the 12 outgoing Red Sox Kid Nation Captains.