Study: Raw Oyster Pasteurization Cuts Viral Food Poisoning Risk

Raw oysters used to be a rare delicacy, but their increasing availability at gastropubs and eateries has led to a dramatic increase in the rates of shellfish food poisoning in recent years. A new study suggests that a technique called electron beam pasteurization can make the nutritious seafood safer to eat.

Midan Marketing Explores Power Of Meat Brands

May 2, 2013 Midan Marketing

In 2008, our groundbreaking Power of Brands study revealed that branding does matter in the meat case. Five years later, following the longest downturn in the U.S. economy since the Great Depression, we wanted to know if branding still matters in the meat case.

US Beef Prices Hit 10-Year High As Barbecue Season Begins

U.S. beef prices jumped to a 10-year high on Wednesday as the arrival of warm, dry weather over much of the country will have backyard chefs firing up grills and throwing on steaks and hamburgers, analysts said.

Dietz & Watson Announces New Collection Of Chicken Sausages

May 2, 2013 Dietz & Watson

Premium Meats & Cheeses brand Dietz & Watson is proud to announce a new line of seven mouthwatering All Natural Chicken Sausage varieties that offer something to please just about every palate. Made from fresh, never frozen chicken and using old-world family recipes prepared in small batches, these fully cooked sausages contain no fillers, extenders or MSG and are certified Gluten Free by the Celiac Sprue Association. They are all 100% Pork Free.

McConkey Company Targets Growth With Team Expansion

May 2, 2013 McConkey Company

McConkey Company is continuing its growth trend with the addition of Dave Edenfield as business development manager.