In Hopes Of Healthier Chickens, Farms Turn To Oregano

The smell of oregano wafting from Scott Sechler’s office is so strong that anyone visiting Bell & Evans these days could be forgiven for wondering whether Mr. Sechler has forsaken the production of chicken and gone into pizza.

Turkey Consumption Edges Up; Turkey Products Growth Stronger Than Chicken

December 27, 2012 Mintel

It is well known that when it comes to poultry sales, chicken rules the roost, but as the holidays approach, could it be time for turkey to gobble up a bigger share of the US market? According to new research from Mintel on the US poultry market, it just might be as sales of turkey, duck, and other specialty birds, grew a considerable 6.5% in just one year, reaching $7.1 billion (2011-12).

Getting Wonky About Wagyu

December 27, 2012 Adam Sobel, Huffington Post

The import of all Japanese beef in America was banned in 2009 because of concerns of foot and mouth disease. You have probably seen the word "wagyu" on menus since then, because wagyu can also come from Australia as well as the U.S. Fortunately, this August, beef from Japan got the all clear from the USDA, and we've been able to get some real wagyu into the States in limited quantities.

Kroger's Cincinnati Dayton Division & Miller Poultry Join To Feed Neighbors In Need

December 27, 2012 Society of St. Vincent de Paul

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul-Cincinnati is would like to thank the Cincinnati/Dayton Division of Kroger and Miller Poultry for their generous donation of more than 14,000 pounds of chicken drumsticks and chicken sausage, or more than enough for 10,000 meals, to help The Society feed our neighbors in need.

Hillshire Brands CEO Sean Connolly Looks To Marketing, Innovation

Hillshire Brands CEO Sean Connolly is working to foster a new culture, one that he hopes will help set the Chicago-based concern apart as North America's most innovative meat-centric company.