Amid increasing consumer demand for organic and lean protein choices, Foster Farms introduced Foster Farms Organic Ground Turkey, available now at retailers and Costco locations throughout California and the Pacific Northwest. The new product comes on the heels of the launch of Foster Farms organic fresh chicken. Foster Farms is now the largest producer of organic ground turkey in the Western United States.

Rupari Food Services, a culinary supplier of ready-to-eat pork ribs and BBQ meat entrees, is offering a new item in the pre-cooked refrigerated meat category with the launch of Tony Roma’s All Natural Ribs and Pulled Pork.

Dehydrated, salted meat snacks, like jerky, have been around for over 400 years but consumers are now looking anew at these savory snacks as a convenient source of protein and more healthful snack option.

Monogram Foods, a manufacturer and marketer of beef jerky, corn dogs, pre-cooked bacon and other value-added meat products, announces today the completion of its acquisition of Golden County Foods in Plover, WI. Golden County Foods is a frozen appetizer business with approximately $100 million annual sales, 550 employees, and two production facilities.

To retain poultry's share of stomach, operators and suppliers will need to emphasize chicken and turkey's healthfulness and affordability and menu innovative takes on traditional dishes to pique consumer interest.

Prepared Foods talks with Andy Husbands, an award-winning chef, author and television personality as well as executive chef-owner of the Tremont 647 and Sister Sorel restaurants in Boston.

Johnsonville introduced its Butcher Shop premium line of smoked-cooked sausages, available in six different flavors.

Each sausage is seasoned with the bold, robust flavor of McCormick Grill Mates Seasoning, is ready to grill.

Available now through August 15, the seafood restaurant is offering guests across the country with both new dishes and old favorites that feature a refreshed twist on flavor and preparation.