Meat & Poultry

With Thanksgiving being one of the most celebrated meals of the year, it's no surprise that holiday cooks want a flawless meal for their family and friends. That's why this year, Butterball is gathering years of questions and cooking knowledge to compile their top "make it better" tips. Expert advice and suggestions from delicious side dishes to cooking methods will be shared via live chat on Butterball.com, Facebook, Twitter, emails and calls at 1-800-BUTTERBALL. …

Whether planning a party or cozying up with family, 'tis the season to cut calories without cutting the flavor, as Hillshire Farm introduces new Applewood Smoked Chicken Lit'l Smokies. At 100 calories and seven grams of protein per serving, this new poultry spin on the classic Lit'l Smokies offers a better-for-you appetizer or snack option this holiday season. …

Boxed beef climbed 15% in value to start the year, but with the passing of summer into fall value trends began a dramatic differentiation. “At these prices, buyers wanted better quality,” said Larry Corah, vice president of Certified Angus Beef LLC (CAB). The spread between USDA Choice beef and lower quality Select, moderate since 2008, shot up $15 per hundredweight in a matter of weeks. It was partly attributed to a major retailer switching to higher quality beef, but others had set the stage. …

Industrias Bachoco S.A.B. de C.V., Mexico's leading producer and processor of poultry and other food products, announced today that the Company reached an agreement to acquire O.K. Industries, Inc. ("O.K.") a privately- owned poultry company. …

Beef prices may be headed upward due to a severe, lingering drought in the southern United States which is putting a major financial squeeze on the regions cattle producers. Across Texas cattle country, livestock auctions have been unusually busy. As grazing lands dried up, cattlemen have been selling their livestock earlier in the season and at a younger age than normal. …