Month: June 2014

Eckrich and Murphy-Goode, which both support Operation Homefront, have collaborated to develop a special recipe created by Murphy-Goode's "Grill Sergeant" Dirk Yeaton in support of our military families. To celebrate the partnership and highlight the recipe, Eckrich invited Murphy-Goode and Yeaton to the Sonoma Raceway to cook for "The King" Richard Petty and his No. 43 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race team sponsored by Eckrich. …

Despite America’s waning interest in hot dogs, Nathan’s Famous (NATH), renowned organizer of anatomy-defying hot dog eating contests, is enjoying sales growth. The company’s revenues in the 12 months ending in March increased by 15.9 percent, to nearly $83 million, according to a recent Securities Exchange Commission filing. The chain says it is outperforming the Standard & Poor’s 500-stock index. …

The Chicago Cubs and Vienna Beef have partnered to introduce Wrigley Field Smokies, a co-branded smoked sausage that will invoke special memories for fans who remember the aroma of smoked sausages being grilled at the ballpark decades ago. …