Month: October 2016

Thanksgiving and Christmas command the holiday spotlight every year, but this year, the National Pork Board (NPB) is setting out to help Americans make every moment one worth celebrating – big or small. Using social media technology through Facebook Messenger, a custom Pork Be inspired bot will connect pork-loving social media users with a great-tasting pork recipe to turn any moment into one that's memorable and delicious. …

Premium Brands Holdings Corporation, a leading producer, marketer and distributor of branded specialty food products, announced today that it has acquired 100% of the shares of Ontario based Belmont Meats Products Limited.  The purchase price for the shares, which is subject to certain customary adjustments, was $50.0 million consisting of $49.2 million in cash and $0.8 million in common shares of Premium Brands. …

Chicharrones J&J, a Santa Ana, Calif., establishment, is recalling approximately 2,064 pounds of pork lard products due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The products contain milk, a known allergen, and sodium nitrite, which are not declared on the product label. …