Latest Hot dog Stories

For the dog days of summer, one "lucky dog" will have their hot dog creation sold at Fenway Park CHELSEA, Mass., May 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Fenway Franks have long been a part of enjoying Red Sox games at historic Fenway Park, and now hot dog fans have an opportunity to step up to the plate to make a little history of their own by creating Fenway's next frank. Kayem Foods, the official frank and sausage of the Boston Red Sox and Fenway Park, launched the first-ever "Create The Next...

Fans Expected to Consume More Than 20 Million Hot Dogs in 2013 WASHINGTON, April 1, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- It's opening day, and as Major League Baseball teams kick off their season, fans are flocking back to ballparks across the nation. No game is complete without a trip to the concession stand, and if there's one ballpark treat baseball fans continue to relish, it's hot dogs. The National Hot Dog & Sausage Council estimates that baseball fans will consume...

Brett Smith for redOrbit.com - Your Universe Online According to the aging crooner Morrissey, “meat is murder,” yet a new study in the journal BMC Medicine suggests the eating too much meat may also be suicide. An international study involving almost half a million people and spanning an average of 13 years found a direct correlation between the consumption of processed meats and fatal health conditions such as cardiovascular disease and cancer. "Risks of dying earlier from...

CHICAGO, Dec. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Chicago, IL December 4, 2012 - Altamira Press, a division of Rowman and Littlefield Publishers, Inc have cooked up the ultimate book on hot dogs and hot dog stands in America. Man Bites Dog: Hot Dog Culture In America features the fascinating cultural history recounted by Bruce Kraig and documented with the colorful photographs captured by Patty Carroll. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121210/CG26992) Whether you call...

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Onion Crunch, the hottest new condiment to hit Florida, is strongly committed to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF), an important issue to Onion Crunch founder, Nick Loeb. The Delray Beach resident, businessman and philanthropist is extremely honored to be lending his support to the charity that is dedicated to finding a cure for this devastating disease that affects 26 million people and puts another 79 million at risk....

DALLAS, Oct. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Hofmann Hot Dogs Brand Ambassador and world champion competitive eater Takeru Kobayashi judges the Hofmann Hot Dog Challenge amateur hot dog eating contest Friday, October 12, 2012 at the Texas State Fair. The Hofmann Hot Dog Challenge takes place on the Chevy Main Stage at 4 p.m. CT in front of crowds gathering for Texas-OU weekend. Following the contest, Kobayashi plans to demonstrate his world-famous competitive eating skills. (Photo:...

Debuts New Contest Looking for Best Charcuterie Platter Photos WASHINGTON, Oct. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Charcuterie plates have been growing in popularity in recent years, and to celebrate October's National Sausage Month, the National Hot Dog & Sausage Council (NHDSC) is debuting a new guide to help people create their delicious and appealing platters of sausage and other cured meats. The comprehensive guide assists with everything from planning the perfect...

Local Medical Weight-Loss Clinic Offers 10 Tips to Avoid Eating Too Much at the BBQ WASHINGTON, July 2, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Independence Day isn't complete without a fireworks display and a barbeque with the all-American staple: the hot dog. This July Fourth, Americans will enjoy approximately 150 million hot dogs, enough to stretch from D.C. to L.A. more than five times.[i] The Baltimore/Washington area is ranked in the top five hot dog-consuming areas of the country...

BUFFALO, N.Y., June 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Delaware North Companies Sportservice, a global leader in hospitality and food service, will celebrate National Hot Dog Month in July by bringing the successful "Giant Slugger" hot dog to several Major League Baseball locations at which it handles food and beverage services. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120628/NY33059 ) (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110107/NY26567LOGO ) In addition, several of the...

Win gift certificate to build the perfect summer picnic and have your slogan immortalized on an official Council T-Shirt! WASHINGTON, June 6, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The National Hot Dog & Sausage Council (NHDSC) is calling all creative hot dog enthusiasts today to submit entries for a Council t-shirt in celebration of July's National Hot Dog Month. The Council seeks catchy, clever slogans that capture the great taste and tradition of the hot dog and the role of the...