Meat & Poultry

The Johnsonville Big Taste Grill™ hits the road this week, kicking off the 19th annual nationwide tour from America's number-one sausage brand, Johnsonville. Providing more than just tasty-tailgate sausages at special events and retail locations across the country, the Big Taste Grill also raises money for local charities. …

Today’s consumer is confused about fresh meat cuts, and as a result, they tend to purchase only the three or four cuts they are most familiar with preparing at home. This presents huge marketing potential to drive meat department sales by helping shoppers become confident about the beef and pork they purchase. …

Flavorseal announces their new shrink bag designed specifically for packaging fresh or frozen poultry.  The rounded bottom, high shrink rate and glossy appearance combine to create superior final packaging for any whole bird or breast pack on the grocery shelf.   These high abuse bags protect the poultry during refrigeration and transport and can be heat sealed or clipped. …

The auditing office at the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) is recommending that the agency close certain gaps in its pathogenic Escherhia coli testing program, mainly relating to intact cuts of meat that end up being ground into hamburger or mechanically tenderized. …

The beef checkoff is participating in its sixth John Hancock Sports & Fitness Expo Boston Marathon Weekend® to educate runners and spectators to “protein up” and live vibrantly with lean beef. Healthy lean beef meals provide nutrients such as protein, iron, B-vitamins and essential amino acids to maximize performance and recovery for athletes to be at the top of their game. …