Team BEEF Completes Boston Marathon

April 26, 2010 The Beef Checkoff Program

Boston Marathon runners and their families had the opportunity to sample the real deal when it comes to protein. After numerous samples of protein bars, runners stopping at the beef checkoff booth remarked, Thanks. Thats better than any protein bar around here.

A&P Supermarkets Showcase Ground Pork, Sausage

April 26, 2010 The Pork Checkoff

A&P supermarkets are tapping into the popularity of ground pork and sausage in the northeast United States to drive more pork sales in 2010, thanks to some help from a unique brochure developed by the Pork Checkoff.

Lamb Racks Up Fans With New Cuts, Hip New Attitude

Lamb Bacon is just one of the new dishes popping up on menus across the country as chefs experiment with American lamb, a trend driven partly by a concerted effort on the part of producers to shake off lamb’s dated image. Fussy crown roasts topped by tricky little frilled caps out. “Lamb Jams,” cooking contests featuring local chefs getting their grill on in.

Hogs Drop As Pork-Price Gain May Cut Grocer Demand, Cattle Rise

Hog futures fell from a 14-year high on speculation that U.S. retail demand for pork will slow after wholesale prices reached the highest level since 2008. Cattle rose.

Offal Healthy: The Nutritional Value Of Variety Meats

The average supermarket meat department could almost convince you that cows and chickens are made solely of fillets and breasts. Of course, the truth is that there are many parts of an animal that dont always end up on those shelves. These meats may not be pretty, but plenty of people still consider them tasty and delicious.