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K.C.’s Poor Gets Paula Deen Pork

Laura McNamara

No it’s not political pork. It’s fat, juicy farm-raised pork. Celebrity Cook Paula Deen and her husband Michael Groover are escorting Smithfield Foods’ Helping Hungry Homes tour to L.A.’s poor. Harvesters: The Community Food Network has received more than 25,000 pounds of meat to help feed local families, thanks to Smithfield Foods’ 10-city Helping Hungry Homes(TM) Across America tour, a …

Food, Pork

The Future of Food with Soy

Laura McNamara

The United Soybean Board and the Soyfoods Association of North America want consumers to “see what’s on the horizon for food.” The organizations are co-hosting the 14th Soy Symposium, Soy: New Horizons, on April 17 and 18 at the Holiday Inn Chicago Mart Plaza. As global economies change, the food industry must transform. Keep up with emerging consumer trends, the …

Ag Groups, Agribusiness, Food, Soybean

UnCork Your York

Laura McNamara

March is the month to pop open a bottle of wine and relax if you’re passing through Pennsylvania. York County Convention & Visitor’s Bureau is promoting its UnCork Your York Tour de Tanks, a tour sampling the secrets of local vinters. Local vintners take the guesswork out of finding the perfect vintage to suit your palate. The award-winning wineries of …

Ag Groups, Food

Cranberries Packed with Antioxidants

Laura McNamara

Foods high in antioxidants are always a top choice for the health-conscious. A new report from the USDA says cranberries are among your best bet for an antioxidant-rich diet. The latest Agricultural Research Service Report from USDA, containing the results of the most comprehensive analysis of antioxidants in foods, shows cranberries score among the highest of all common fruits on …

Ag Groups, Food

Chili’s Burger Showdown

Laura McNamara

Back your favorite NFL player by picking your favorite Chili’s Smokehouse Bacon Burger. The restaurant chain is in the midst of its Burger Showdown. Who’s it going to be? Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson, New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees or Philadelphia Eagles running back Brian Westbrook? You know, this burger showdown thing could catch on. How about a …

Advertising, Beef, Food

The Land of Wine and Food…

Laura McNamara

…is, apparently, in California. The California Travel & Tourism Commission and the Wine Institute are teaming up to promote the ‘Land of Wine and Food’ nationwide. Building on California’s allure as America’s “Capital of Culinary Travel,” the California Wine Institute and the California Travel and Tourism Commission (CTTC) have entered into an historic partnership to promote the state’s wine and …

Ag Groups, Agencies, Agribusiness, Food

Barilla Cooks to Fight Hunger

Laura McNamara

Pasta lovers looking to spice up their pasta dishes with professional, chef-inspired recipes have a new cookbook from Barilla to try out. Barilla is offering its second annual downloadable cookbook for free in its campaign to help fight hunger. Barilla, the world’s number one pasta maker, announces its second annual call on pasta lovers to help fight hunger with the …

Food

Culinary Art

Laura McNamara

You can’t argue with appreciating the art of cooking. The International Restaurant & Foodservice Show of New York is sponsoring Photography for Philanthropy, a culinary art auction to benefit City Harvest. A group of renowned celebrity chefs have prepared exquisite culinary dishes that have been captured through the lens of famed photographer Diana DeLucia, publisher of New York Restaurant Insider. …

Farming, Food

Juice Up with the Berenstain Bears

Laura McNamara

Kids love juice boxes and they love Berenstain Bears. That’s reason enough for The Berenstain Bears and Sensible Slippers Organic Juice Boxes to team up to promote healthy drink options for kids. R.W. Knudsen Family(R) is partnering with The Berenstain Bears(TM) for the launch of Sensible Sippers(TM) Organic Juice Boxes, available nationwide this Fall. Sensible Sippers are 100 percent certified …

Advertising, Food

Strawberries and Pregnancy

Laura McNamara

Strawberries are being promoted as an excellent source of folate for pregnant women. The California Strawberry Commission says a new study links folic acid to reduced premature births and that means consumers should be shopping more produce. The Today Show recently reported about a study that shows folic acid supplements greatly reduced the risk of premature birth. Meanwhile, federal health …

Ag Groups, Agribusiness, Food