As Lobster Season Comes To A Close, A Commercial Success In The Keys

Harvest numbers of spiny lobster apparently dipped this year but a second straight solid season coupled with record-high wholesale prices made it a success for the Florida Keys commercial fleet.

Following Freezing Winter, NY DEC Extends Bay Scallop Season

There is a silver lining to the prolonged winter for local fishermen and seafood lovers: Bay scallop season has been extended an extra month to help area fishermen recoup losses contributed to the brutally cold weather.

Ultimate Guide To Bacon Video Provides Inside Look At How Bacon Is Made

It is the meat that has become an American obsession, once eaten solely for breakfast but now found wrapped around other foods, infused into cocktails and even made into personal care products. Bacon has been called meat candy, the gateway meat for vegetarians and the perfect food. To honor bacon’s role as a cultural icon, the North American Meat Institute (NAMI) has developed a new Ultimate Guide to Bacon, featuring a video tour of a bacon processing plant and companion brochure with bacon facts, history and more.

Patrick Cudahy Plans Expansion Of Bacon Production

Patrick Cudahy is planning a $12 million expansion of its bacon manufacturing in a soon-to-be rebuilt portion of its Cudahy meatpacking plant that was destroyed by a massive fire in 2009.

With Demand Outstripping Supply, Beef Prices Hit Record

Beef prices are cutting meal budgets to the bone, and there's no letup in sight. The price of ground beef, one of the most popular meat products in the nation, has climbed to a record high as supply continues to lag behind demand.