Meat & Poultry

Sonoma County residents are invited to taste the best of Sonoma County on Saturday, April 30th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Oliver’s Market in Cotati. Sponsored by locally owned and operated Oliver’s Market and the country’s first and largest organic free range chicken company, Petaluma Poultry, “A Taste of Sonoma County at Oliver’s Market” will showcase samples from over 40 food and wine companies based in Sonoma County, a region rich in natural and organic food brands and local producers. …

For America's pork producers, focusing on the principles of Earth Day is a daily part of how they manage their farms. Yet, even with a long history of being good stewards of the environment, producers continue to seek ways to improve their overall sustainability to benefit their animals, their neighbors, their local community and consumers worldwide. …

The latest sale data from the American Angus Association® show a substantial increase in demand for Angus bulls. Fiscal numbers show the 31,921 registered Angus bulls sold from Oct. 1, 2010, to March 31, 2011, grossed more than $121 million for an average of $3,803 per head. That’s a $779-per-head increase — or 26% boost — compared to the same time period a year ago. …

Isernios Sausage, producer of premium, lean, all-natural sausage, today announced the availability of Isernios All-Natural Chicken Sausage Rolls in more than 575 Safeway (NYSE: SWY) stores in Washington, Oregon and northern California. Isernios is the leading maker of fresh chicken sausage, one of the fastest growing food categories in America. …

Hempler’s is a manufacturer of specialty hams, bacon, sausage and snack foods. The company also offers a line of no-nitrate meats using naturally grown Oregon beef. Dick Hempler said he’s been involved with the business since he was a small child and would work with his father during the summers when he wasn’t in school. When his father retired, Dick Hempler took over the business. Now, it’s time for the next generation to lead Hempler’s. …