Month: June 2017

Mushroom Council & Beef Checkoff Launch Veal Summer Grilling Promotion

June 5, 2017 The Mushroom Council & The Beef Checkoff

The Beef Checkoff and the Mushroom Council team up for a third Veal Mushroom Summer Grilling Promotion. A new Veal Mushroom Blend Sliders recipe will be introduced through labels placed on specially marked packages of veal. The promotion will be supported with a consumer sweepstakes featuring a $500 grand prize in free groceries. Last year’s sweepstakes generated over 260,000 entries. This year is anticipated to generate even more consumer and retailer participation. The promotion runs from June 5 through September 5, 2017. …

Michigan State University Plant Trial Field Day, July 25

June 5, 2017 Michigan State University Extension

Commercial growers, landscapers, and advanced gardeners are invited to this annual event to learn about some of the superior new plants and how they have performed in the MSU Trial Gardens. …

Southern University Ag Center To Host Cut Flowers Workshop

June 5, 2017 Plaquemine Post South

The Southern University Ag Center’s Wisteria Alliance will host a Cut Flowers Hands on Workshop from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 10 at the SU Ag Center, A. O. Williams Hall. …

MeatCrafters Skinny Salamis Debut At Summer Fancy Food

June 5, 2017 MeatCrafters, Inc.

MeatCrafters Inc., a Maryland company that crafts traditionally cured charcuterie products: salamis, sausages and duck breast prosciutto has launched its newest product line, a high protein, low calorie, no sugar, no carbohydrates, shelf stable, take-anywhere snack called Skinny Salamis™. …

Krakus Signs On As Official Deli Meat Of The Chicago Fire Soccer Club

June 5, 2017 Smithfield Foods

Krakus®, a true imported Polish Ham, is teaming up with the Chicago Fire Soccer Club by becoming the team’s Official Deli Meat for the upcoming Major League Soccer season. …