Sausage

Freshly Carved Inspiration

Two emerging trends related to meat are progressively capturing more consumer attention: sustainability and humane practices related to raising animals, and the reemergence of high-culinary, artisan butchery. ...More
May 22, 2012
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Latin Sandwiches on the Rise

U.S. culinary culture is hungry for more Latin American sandwiches like Brazil’s Bauru, the Puerto Rican–inspired jibarito, and Mexico’s cemita poblana and myriad torta iterations. ...More
April 24, 2012
Posted in Articles, Bakery / Cereal, Dressing / Marinades, Flavor, Sauces / Gravies / Soup
Competitive Tapas

A recent ACF-RCA culinary competition shone a spotlight on tapas-style, shareable appetizers—innovative, on-trend concepts that would be at home on the menus of a wide range of casual-dining chain restaurants, or in the freezer case. ...More
April 10, 2012
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MLB Ballparks Will Dish Out 20.5 Million Hot Dogs This Year

Nothing helps usher in opening day of Major League Baseball than skipping work and enjoying fan-favorite hot dog and a cool frosty while cheering on your favorite team. And while stadium food has gone upscale over the past few years, Americans are quite frank about their ...More
April 5, 2012
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Chicken Apple Sausages May Contain Pieces of Plastic

Eddy Packing Co., Inc., based in Yoakum, Texas, announced a nationwide recall of approximately 26,136 pounds of chicken apple sausage products because they may pieces of hard plastic, USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced April 2. ...More
April 2, 2012
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64,000 Lbs. of Eckrich Sausage Recalled Over Undeclared Allergens

J Bar B Foods, based in Waelder, Texas, is recalling approximately 64,020 pounds of a smoked sausage product because it contains whey and casein, known allergens that are not declared on the label, USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced. ...More
March 28, 2012
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A Taste of the Tropics

New menu items and retail product launches are inspired by foods from tropical countries like Hawaii, Brazil, the Philippines, Indonesia and Vietnam. ...More
March 26, 2012
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All Eyes on Charcuterie

As Chicago superstar chef Paul Kahan opens a butcher shop to complement his restaurant pursuits, now's the time to keep an eye on the mainstreaming of charcuterie, which could be a fantastic way to capture an emerging market hungering for something new. ...More
February 2, 2012
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State Fair of Texas Announces Fried Food Finalists

The State Fair of Texas announced the finalists for its annual "Big Tex" Choice Awards for best fried food. ...More
September 1, 2011
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Reduced-Fat Formulating

Cutting the fat in food products requires specific strategies that lower fat, but not quality. ...More
August 23, 2011
Posted in Articles, Bakery / Cereal, Fiber, Sauces / Gravies / Soup