Deli

Smithfield Foods Inc. said Tuesday that it is laying off 120 more workers as part of its previously announced closure of a Virginia facility that makes hot dogs and deli meat. …

Pak-Sher announced today the launch of Envirosheets™, a revolutionary new bakery/deli interfolded sheet that is produced using 100% PCR (post-consumer recycled plastic), meets FDA guidelines for direct food contact, and is manufactured and packaged at the Pak-Sher plant in Kilgore, TX.  The only product of its kind in the world,  Envirosheets are 100% made from recycled milk jugs.  Pak-Sher credits their unique film manufacturing process for their ability to create a reliable and inexpensive 100% PCR product.  In fact, this product is less expensive than the wax or paper sheets that are prevalent in the current market. …

To meet consumers’ growing appetite for great taste and variety, Carl Buddig & Co. is expanding its line up of 2-ounce Buddig Original products with the addition of Black Forest Ham and the launch of a new 10-Pack Back-to-School Family Pack. Buddig Original Black Forest Ham joins the other 11 varieties of Buddig Original lunchmeats each available in 2-ounce packages and only about 90 calories per serving. Just in time for the start of the school year, Buddig’s 10-Pack Back-to-School Family Pack meets families’ need for value and convenience. …

Prodded by the largest U.S. hummus maker, farmers in the heart of tobacco country are trying to grow chickpeas, an improbable move that reflects booming demand for hummus. …

Thanks to Pop Chart Lab, you can fake it til you make it as a cheese aficionado. In their newest print, Pop Chart organizes the overwhelming world of cheese into a tidy dairy-colored wheel of information. The graphic breaks down 66 varieties based on animal milk and texture and even includes an impressively accurate illustration of each type, just in case you need a little more guidance. …