Month: May 2016

As the reaction from a decision by the Earls restaurant chain to begin sourcing its beef from the U.S. instead of Canada continued to rile Albertans, experts say the move should be a wake-up call for the Canadian beef industry. …

Temple Grandin, Colorado State University professor of animal science, is among a handful of luminaries being honored at the 2016 James Beard Foundation Awards ceremony in Chicago today. Grandin, world renowned as a leader in the field of humane animal handling, is being inducted into the James Beard Foundation’s Who’s Who of Food and Beverage in America. …

From Memorial Day through Labor Day, Americans dedicate themselves to the delights of summer. As summer and Fresh California Avocado season are almost one and the same and June is California Avocado Month, operators planning for high-volume holidays know to turn to the California Avocado Commission for menu inspiration. …

With a focus on growing and developing leadership skills and team members, Markon Cooperative Inc. is promoting Andrew Engles to assistant purchasing director for his demonstrated knowledge and expertise in product purchasing, ability to build strategic relationships and strong work ethic. …