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Scientists Want to Breed Healthier Swine…

Bacon is the Star Trek of the meat world. It’s cult following is second only to Comicon. Now, I don’t eat meat, but in my travels I’ve seen deep-fried bacon, canned bacon and even chocolate covered...

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Pork Wars

The first wrongful-death lawsuit in the H1N1 flu outbreak has been filed by Texas paramedic Steven Trunnell on behalf of his late wife, the first U.S. resident to die of virus-related complications....

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Pig Farm Raid Finds Maggot-Eaten Pigs

I don’t eat meat and no, I don’t have any animal rights agenda, but I do think all animals should be treated humanely. And that goes double for food animals. I can’t imagine eating sick or badly...

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Righteous Porkchop

You may recognize Nicolette Hahn Niman’s last name. Her husband, Bill, founded Niman Ranch years before they met, and it has become a leading supplier of natural, humanely raised beef, pork, lamb, and...

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Hot Dog Stand

Hot dogs get a bad reputation, and deservedly so. They’re high in saturated fat, sodium, nitrates, cancer-causing compounds and pig parts I have no desire to eat. But summer isn’t the same without a...

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Should Hot Dogs Carry Warning Labels?

New Jersey seems to be the new hotbed for food-related litigation. Yesterday, I wrote about the Denny’s excess-sodium lawsuit. Now, three Garden State residents are suing Nathan’s Famous, Kraft...

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Swine Flu a Possibility in Minnesota Pigs

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is testing some Minnesota pigs to confirm whether they are infected with the H1N1 virus (swine flu).  If so, this would be the first U.S. case of H1N1 in a...

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This Little Piggy Has Swine Flu

As we reported on Saturday, pigs on display at the Minnesota State Fair were undergoing confirmatory tests to determine whether they were infected with H1N1 (swine flu).  Earlier today, Agriculture...

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Processed Meats Linked to Higher Heart Disease, Diabetes Risks

Researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health have found that eating processed red meat—bacon, sausage or processed deli meats—was associated with a 42% higher risk of heart disease and 19%...

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Leftovers Rule at Dickson’s Farmstand

Whether you hate leftovers or love them (yes, you have to a pick a team), we can all agree that the pile of little bits collected and turned into gourmet grub at Dickson’s Farmstand is top notch. This...

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German Dioxin Scare Spreads: Countries Cracking Down

European health officials are now warning that the German dioxin outbreak may be worse than previously thought – extending beyond tainted eggs – and prompting some countries to take harsher action....

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Spam-a-Lot or Spam-a-Little? You Decide

Back in the day when none of us knew any better, Spam — in all of its mottled, chunky-textured, shelf-stable glory — seemed like a relatively harmless, utterly convenient and seriously budget friendly...

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Smithfield, World's Largest Pork Producer, Now Belongs To China

China continues to be in food industry news this week with a takeover of Smithfield Foods, the world’s largest pork producer, by a Chinese firm, Shuanghui International Holdings, Ltd. Smithfield’s...

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Chipotle’s Beans Are Now Vegetarian Friendly!

Good news vegetarians and vegans, you can now eat the pinto beans at Chipotle with a clear conscience; they’re no longer made with pork.  “Hooray!” you shout. But wait just one second: it has taken...

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Put Down the Pork Chops! US Pork is Hazardous to Your Health

While bacon-anything gets a free pass in the foodie world, the reality is that pork is a dirty business–for the pigs, for the environment and for public health. China’s pork industry is buying up US...

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5 Ways to Cook With Stone Fruits in Savory Recipes

Summer is quickly coming to an end, and for many of us that means we need to pack in as much as possible of the season’s last bounty of stone fruits. If you’re looking for new ways to enjoy them, try...

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Roasted Pork Tenderloin Recipe with Apple Cider and Rosemary

This roasted pork tenderloin recipe exudes fall flare and warmth: a hint of apple fruit, a woodsy rosemary aroma, and a bare-bones, robust pan-sauce gravy. It’s foolproof to master and takes just...

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‘Big Meat’ and WTO Get Country of Origin Labeling Shut Down

Country of origin labeling (COOL) regulations that tell customers where animals raised for meat were born, raised and slaughtered, are being eliminated after pressure from the meat industry and the...

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USDA Proposes Lifting Meat Processing Line Speed Caps in Pork Plants

iStock/IP Galanternik D.U. The USDA released a proposed rule Friday to lift caps on line speeds in meat processing plants, granting individual facilities the power to determine how quickly pork can be...

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