La Cense Beef Launches Exciting New Beef Bulk Program

July 29, 2010 La Cense Beef

La Cense Beef (La Cense), the leader in the grass fed beef industry and the only USDA Certified grass fed beef producer, is excited to announce the launch of The La Cense Beef Bulk Program. This program allows consumers to save money and time the way earlier generations did when either a household or group of neighbors got together and purchased a whole or partial cow.

National Advisory Committee On Microbiological Criteria For Foods Seeking Nominations

July 29, 2010 American Meat Institute

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) today announced that nominations are being sought for membership on the National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods (NACMCF).

Hispanic Materials Cause Significant Increases In Beef Volume Sales For All Major Subprimals

A recent pilot test of beef checkoff-funded Hispanic point-of-sale (POS) elements revealed the Hispanic marketing materials increased sales of fresh beef by remarkable percentages. Volume sales of beef cuts increased across all major subprimals:

Pierre Foods To Merge With Advance Food Company And Advance Brands

July 28, 2010 Advance Pierre Foods

The combined company will be called Advance Pierre Foods and creates a leading supplier of value-added protein and handheld convenience food products to the foodservice, school, retail, club, vending and convenience store channels.

Prevention Of E. Coli O157:H7 For Further Processors Sept. 28-29, 2010

E. coli O157:H7 continues to be challenging and frustrating for processors of beef products. Now, regulatory agencies have focused their attention on HACCP plan validation. This conference will provide the most up to date information on that issue and what additional actions further processors may need to take.