Governor McAuliffe Announces November As Virginia Oyster Month

Governor Terry McAuliffe today announced November is Virginia Oyster Month in the Commonwealth. The month of November is an excellent opportunity for visitors and Virginians to experience fresh wild-caught and farm-raised oysters from Virginia's eight different oyster regions, as well as participate in the numerous oyster festivals and events across the state.

Foster Farms Donates Turkey To Serve 70,000 Meals To Families In Need

November 3, 2016 Foster Farms

Foster Farms today kicked off the first of eight donations of turkeys to food banks in California, Oregon and Washington, continuing its annual tradition to help address food insecurity on the West Coast. Foster Farms is donating a total of 67,000 pounds of turkey this holiday season, enough to serve more than 70,000 meals to people in need in California and the Pacific Northwest.

Patrick Cudahy Adds Premium Line Of Naturally Smoked Bacon

November 3, 2016 Smithfield Foods

Patrick Cudahy®, the Home of Sweet Apple-Wood Smoked Flavor, is once again delivering innovative and exciting products that families, and a new generation of food enthusiasts, will enjoy. Wisconsin-based Patrick Cudahy is proudly introducing a new, premium addition to its line of delicious smoked meats, All Natural Uncured Black Forest Thick Cut Bacon.

Certified Angus Beef – Did You Know.. Is There Any GOOD News?

My signals from the retail and restaurant side tell me beef is still the protein of choice, and in certain segments demand is especially strong. One of those is certainly the export market where demand for U.S. product is good even with our strong dollar, as Japan and other countries show excellent demand growth. Another segment with encouraging strength is premium beef.

Del Demaree Honored By Michigan Floral Foundation

Del Demaree, Jr, AAF, was honored recently by the Michigan Floral Foundation. The well-respected floral industry leader was inducted into the MFF Hall of Fame at a gala dinner in Lansing, Michigan.