Meat & Poultry

Johnsonville Sausage today announced the five winners in its “Share Your Ville” online video contest. The consumer-generated contest ran from May through July and gave people the opportunity to upload videos showing how they enjoy Johnsonville Sausage whether that’s in a specific location, with special family and friends or at a particular event. …

Healthy eating is top of mind for many families, so its no surprise that theyre craving new menu options that are ideal for sensible grilling. Two new turkey products from Butterball, Fresh Ground Turkey in a chub package and Premium Turkey Franks, offer grilling aficionados better-for-you cooking options. Both have zero trans fat and contain no artificial ingredients, so consumers can feel good about serving up burgers and franks to family and friends at cookouts, tailgates, family gatherings and more. …

The USDA is calling for food prices at supermarkets and other retailers to rise 0.5% to 1.5% this year. That’s down from 1.5% to 2.5% increase it forecasted June 25. In 2009, so-called food-at-home prices edged up 0.5% after rising 6.4% in 2008 and 4.2% in 2007. Consumers can expect to pay more for meat at the store. …

AMI Senior Vice President of Regulatory Affairs and General Counsel Mark Dopp today released the following statement in connection with a U.S. Department of Agriculture-Department of Justice workshop on competition in agriculture. …

In the late summer and early fall, the weather is perfect for spending time outdoors. The last thing most of your customers want to do is spend hours cooking! Customers also want to save money by utilizing leftovers. Research shows beef demand is highly dependent on convenience and nutrition; so give your customers exactly what theyre looking for while helping them save time and money. …