Pilgrim's Pride Corp. Expands Poultry Recall

April 28, 2016 USDA FSIS

Pilgrim’s Pride Corp., a Waco, Texas establishment, is recalling approximately 4,568,080 pounds of fully cooked chicken products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, including plastic, wood, rubber, and metal, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

Aramark Awarded Citi's Inaugural Sustainability Partner Award

April 28, 2016 Aramark

Aramark is pleased to announce it has received the 2015 Sustainability Partner Award from Citi, in recognition of its high levels of performance and service. The award is part of Citi's inaugural Supplier Award program, which was created to recognize suppliers that share Citi's values, provide exemplary products and services and consistently demonstrate a partnership built on mutual trust and value contribution.

American Egg Board – Evolution Of  'Healthy' Breakfast

April 28, 2016 American Egg Board

A decade or two ago just eating breakfast was considered healthy. Everyone knew, “breakfast was the most important meal of the day,” because their mother told them—simple as that. Fast forward. Today attitudes toward what constitutes a ‘healthy’ breakfast have evolved. More than ever, consumers are aware of the link between the food they eat and their health.

Consumers Responding To New Combo Meal Deals

April 28, 2016 The NPD Group, Inc.

After spending time focused on weaning consumers off of the steep dealing used to drive visits during the recession, the major quick service hamburger chains are back to their roots of offering combo meal deals and consumers are responding, finds The NPD Group, a leading global information company.

Idaho Official: Kobe Bryant’s Remarks Help Save Potato Truck

April 28, 2016 Associated Press

Kobe Bryant's recent mention of the Great Big Idaho Potato Truck might have helped save the traveling advertisement from a premature retirement, according to the head of a state agency that promotes Idaho potatoes.