Aurora Packing Company, Inc. Recalls Beef Products Due to Possible E. coli O157:H7 Contamination

May 23, 2019 USDA FSIS

Aurora Packing Company, Inc., a North Aurora, Ill. establishment, is recalling approximately 62,112 pounds of raw beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

Beef Checkoff Launches New and Improved Veal Farm Website

May 23, 2019 Beef Checkoff

The North American Meat Institute, on behalf of the Beef Checkoff, today unveiled a new and improved consumer and industry-focused Veal Farm website that opens the barn doors to the on-farm practices of raising veal and what farmers do to ensure the well-being of the animals under their care.

Tillamook Country Smoker Sizzles at Sweets & Snacks With 7 New Zero Sugar Products

Tillamook Country Smoker, a top 5 player in the Meat Snacks category, has driven category growth since introducing its line of Zero Sugar beef jerky last Fall. The current lineup includes 2.2oz bags of 100% USA Beef Jerky in Original and Black Pepper flavors. Each bag contains 0 grams of Sugar, 0 grams Total Carbs, and 25% more protein per serving than the leading beef jerky, making it a fast favorite of the Keto crowd.

Regynald G. Washington Receives Foodservice Industry’s Top Honor

Regynald G. Washington, President of Paradies Lagardère Dining Division, was named the 2019 Gold Plate Award recipient by the International Foodservice Manufacturers Association (IFMA). Regynald was nominated by The Coca-Cola Company and was selected from an impressive slate of this year’s Silver Plate Winners. Regynald represented the Retail & Specialty Foodservice category.

Daniel Manning, Zone Vice President of Sales for the West Zone at The Coca-Cola Company, Receives IFMA’s Distinguished Foodservice Executive Award

In honor of his dedication to the foodservice industry and his service on the IFMA Board of Directors, The International Foodservice Manufacturers Association (IFMA) awarded its Distinguished Foodservice Executive Award to Daniel Manning of The Coca-Cola Company.