Consumer concerns about the impact food production practices might have on their long-term health or the health of the planet will be the topic of the next Food Dialogues. The Aug. 11 event will be held in Minneapolis and will bring together a panel of leaders in the food space, including food and retail executives and farmers for a conversation … Read More
Filling Those Hot Dog/Hamburger Buns
Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, “What’s on your grill this July 4th?” Hot dogs and hamburgers came out on top and the other category included ribs and brats. We hope everyone had a safe and tasty Independence Day! Here are the poll results: Hot dogs – 22% Hamburgers – 22% Steak – 17% Chicken – 17% Other – 17% … Read More
July 4th Biggest Hog Dog Weekend of the Year
Americans are expected to eat more than 150 million hot dogs over the July 4th weekend, appropriately kicking off July as National Hot Dog month. Independence Day will be celebrated with fireworks and more hot dogs than any other time of the year– enough to stretch from D.C. to L.A. more than five times. “There’s no better way to celebrate … Read More
HATCH Extension Following Donation of 100K+ Eggs
HATCH, which is providing a new way consumers, food stores and farmers can work together to make eggs available to undernourished people, will extend its program with The Kroger Co. and Rose Acre Farms through 2015. This announcement was made after successfully providing 100,039 eggs to more than 8,000 families in Indiana during a 10-week pilot program. “HATCH is becoming … Read More
Lean Pork in the DASH Eating Plan
A new research published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, states that adults following the health-promoting DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) eating plan to help lower blood pressure can also include nutrient-rich lean pork as the primary source of protein in their diets. The National Pork Board shared the below information and you can find more about this … Read More
Movie Premiere Fights Food Insecurity
The premiere of the feature film, Ivy League Farmer, about modern agriculture and food security issues raised more than $250,000 for a volunteer-driven program in Iowa that provides weekend meals for kindergarten through six grade school-age children in need. The Ivy League Farmer premiere showings, June 5-7 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, raised money through agricultural and local business sponsorships and … Read More
Culver's Thank a Farmer Program Grows
In its first two years, Culver’s Thank You Farmers program has raised nearly a half-million dollars for the National FFA Organization and Foundation, local FFA chapters and a variety of local agricultural organizations. But the home of the ButterBurger and Fresh Frozen Custard is just getting started. Now in its third year of the Thank You Farmers program, Culver’s is … Read More
How to Keep Your Cheese Fresher Longer
Life is busy and if I can find anything to help make my day run a little smoother I’m all about it. This most recent video from Hooplaha is all about cheese and I am a big fan. Do you need some quick tips to help you get things done in your kitchen faster, easier, and better? Check out this … Read More
WI Milk Marketing Board Shares Warm-Weather Pairings
Grate. Pair. Share. has launched it’s Spring/Summer 2015 issue, filled with recipes for warm-weather entertaining. The award-winning online magazine from the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board is sharing beer cocktails and cheese pairings that are as simple as they are refreshing. A taco tour of Milwaukee unearths some surprising new flavors and preparations inspired by some of the city’s most exciting chefs. Find … Read More
Dairy Groups Against More Food Name Restrictions
The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF), the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USEC) and the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) jointly thanked the U.S. delegation to the World Intellectual Property Organization’s (WIPO) Diplomatic Conference on the Lisbon Agreement for calling attention to the treaty changes that could impair the ability of companies worldwide to use generic food terms in export markets. … Read More