Nominations Being Accepted For The National Advisory Committee On Meat & Poultry Inspection

June 6, 2012 USDA FSIS

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is accepting nominations for the National Advisory Committee on Meat and Poultry Inspection (NACMPI). All applications need to be received by June 20, 2012 to receive consideration.

Kroger Provides Update On Animal Welfare

June 6, 2012 The Kroger Co.

The Kroger Co. has announced that it has begun informing suppliers of a new policy statement regarding gestation crates that are used to house pregnant sows.

Heinen's Own Beef Producers A Huge Hit With Shoppers Over Memorial Day Weekend Events

Integrated Management Information, Inc. (IMI Global), a leading provider of verification and Internet solutions for the agricultural/livestock industry under the Where Food Comes From(R) brand, recount the Memorial Day weekend events showcasing Heinen's Own Beef and the Where Food Comes From program with beef producers in-store as a huge success.

Atlantic Canada’s 2012 Chef Of The Year To Promote Prince Edward Island Beef

June 5, 2012 PEI Culinary Alliance

Chef Ross Munro has been hired to promote PEI beef to premium markets. PEI beef has been receiving accolades in some of Canada’s finest restaurants and butcher shop! With this increase in demand, an experienced product ambassador/ marketer was required.

Reopening Marks End Of Renovations For Ontario's Vik's Country Meats

It started with one and soon grew as distributors sampled the smoked meat products. Vik’s products are available at six retailers in the Niagara and Hamilton area as well as at the original location in Grassie and a second location, opened in 2008, in Grimsby.