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STAR VALLEY, Wyo., Oct. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Western Wyoming's premier full-blooded Wagyu cattle operation at The Cakebread Ranch has announced the hiring of Ranch Manager Jim Pigg. Outside Japan, it is one of only of a handful of operations that can sustain the necessary requirements to raise and sell the high-quality 100% Wagyu beef. "This is a unique operation we have at The Cakebread Ranch," says Ranch Manager Jim Pigg. "I am a country guy, and don't really like to say...
WICHITA, Kan., Oct. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of the new, integrated, digital marketing strategy for Rumba® meats, Cargill is unveiling the brand's third annual on-pack promotion titled "Recipe of the Month" or "Receta del Mes." This year's national, bilingual, promotion is designed to reach multicultural consumers who purchase from the meat case and will incorporate both online and in-store elements designed to increase engagement, offer new purchase occasions and expand...
KANSAS CITY, Mo., Oct. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kansas City Steak Company (KCS), your destination for scrumptious steaks, meats and more, today announced the availability of a new Steak Grilling Timer iPad App and significant improvements to its iPhone App. The Steak Grilling App features a library of interesting steak-related videos, cooking tips and, of course, the timer for grilling perfection. "We're thrilled to bring this new tool to our steak lovers," said Ed Scavuzzo,...
MUNDELEIN, Ill., Oct. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Z Trim Holdings, Inc. (OTC Markets: ZTHO - News), a bio-technology company providing value-added ingredients to a variety of industries, today announced that the FDA has approved the labeling of Z Trim products in meat applications. Specifically, the FDA has approved the use of Z Trim ingredients in ground, emulsified, and processed meats and poultry. Total estimated revenue for the processed meat and poultry industry is expected to...
redOrbit Staff & Wire Reports - Your Universe Online The number of people who have fallen ill after consuming contaminated beef products originating from a Canadian plant has doubled, while revelations that the facility failed to follow its own safety protocols and questions regarding health officials' handling of the situation emerged over the weekend. According to Reuters reporter Rod Nickel, there were 10 confirmed illnesses in the case as of Saturday night, including three in...
ATLANTA, Oct. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Arby's( )Restaurant Group, Inc. is rolling out a brand re-launch and new advertising campaign, "Slicing Up the Truth About Freshness," that celebrates Arby's rich heritage in freshly slicing meat in their restaurants every day for nearly 50 years. Through the new campaign, Arby's highlights this fact and differentiates themselves from other sandwich shops that cannot make the same claim. The new advertising campaign, created by Crispin...
TORONTO, Sept. 28, 2012 /CNW/ - Canada Beef Inc. wants to remind Canadians of some helpful tips to enjoy Canadian beef. There are important ways consumers can safeguard their health through proper hygiene, effective food preparation, and thorough cooking of ground meats. "As the organization proudly representing Canada's 83,000 beef farming families, we wanted to share this information to ensure all Canadian families, can continue to enjoy Canadian beef and all food products...
HARRISBURG, Pa., Sept. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Some of the best livestock in the nation will be on display at the 56th Keystone International Livestock Exposition, or KILE, held Sept. 29 - Oct. 7, at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center in Harrisburg. "I am honored to welcome nearly 1,000 exhibitors to Pennsylvania to the largest livestock show on the East Coast," said Secretary of Agriculture George Greig. "KILE offers Pennsylvania livestock producers the...
Barbeque, Blues and Brews, KILE Events Make a Weekend Family Outing HARRISBURG, Pa., Sept. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Foodies can enjoy barbeque, blues and brews during expanded events at the 2012 Keystone Classic Barbeque State Championship Oct. 5-6 at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center in Harrisburg. The event features the Best Legs in Town chicken legs competition and new additions like blues bands and a beer garden featuring PA Preferred® craft...
DAKOTA DUNES, S.D., Sept. 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- BPI Technology, Inc., Beef Products, Inc., and Freezing Machines, Inc. (collectively, "BPI") filed a suit against the American Broadcast Companies, Inc. (ABC), ABC News, Inc., three ABC News reporters, and others for knowingly and intentionally publishing false and disparaging statements regarding BPI and its product, lean finely textured beef (LFTB). BPI alleges that ABC and others launched a concerted disinformation campaign...
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The wild water buffalo (Bubalus arnee) is a member of the Bovidae family that is native to Southeast Asia. It is also known as the Asiatic buffalo and the Asian buffalo. Its range includes Nepal, India, Cambodia, and Thailand and once included other areas like Laos and Pakistan, but populations there have gone extinct. In India, populations are mainly restricted to protected areas including Manas and Dibru-Saikhowa National Parks and D'Ering Memorial Wildlife Sanctuary, among other areas....
The African Buffalo or Cape Buffalo (Syncerus caffer) is a bovid from the family of the Bovidae. It is up to 5.6 ft (1.7 meters) high, 9.8 ft (3 meters) long, and can reach a weight of 1.1 tons (1000 kilograms). On average, an adult male stands about 5 ft (1.5 m) high at the shoulder and weighs 1,500lbs (680 kg), while a female is .3-.5 ft (10 - 15 cm) shorter and weighs between 1,100-1,300 pounds 500 - 600 kg. The Cape Buffalo is not closely related to the Asian Water Buffalo, but its...
