Barkaat to use capital to expand existing operations and develop new product lines
October 23, 2014
Barkaat Foods, a Chicago-based, Zabiha Halal protein processor, recently announced that it secured a Shariah-compliant credit facility from FirstMerit Corporation (FirstMerit) and Prairie Street Capital with the help of Sikich Investment Banking (Shariah law is the moral code and religious law of Islam). Barkaat will use this capital to expand its existing operations and develop new product lines. Barkaat expects to double its current staff of 40 people in the next year.
Three new varieties provide convenient alternative to traditional salads and sandwiches
October 21, 2014
Best known for its tuna, Chicken of the Sea® is capitalizing on its leadership in salmon with this month’s launch of a new line of Flavored Salmon Pouches specially formulated to offer a healthy, convenient and tasty lunch alternative to traditional midday salads, sandwiches and rice bowls.
Butterball Foodservice offers range of turkey products
October 21, 2014
Research shows that turkey usage has increased by 6% from 2012 to 2013, and more than 60% of operators who menu turkey agree that it can be used as an alternative for other proteins.
Burke introduces Spicy Breakfast Sausage, Maple-Flavored Breakfast Sausage and Corned Beef Crumbles for prepared food applications.
October 20, 2014
Burke Corporation, a leading provider of fully cooked meat products to manufacturers, recently launched three new breakfast meats: Spicy Breakfast Sausage, Maple-Flavored Breakfast Sausage, and Corned Beef Crumbles.
Half of U.S. Consumers Consider Animal Protein the Best Source of Protein
October 9, 2014
As U.S. consumers look to increase their intake of protein about half of them feel animal protein, namely meat and fish, is still considered the best source of protein.
Original Recipe, Turkey and Vermont Maple Syrup Offer Consumers Flavor Varieties
October 6, 2014
Johnsonville Fully Cooked Breakfast Links retail for $3.99 for 12 links (or 9.6 oz.), and are available in three flavors: Original Recipe, Vermont Maple Syrup and Turkey (featuring 70% less fat). Made with premium cuts of pork and a signature spice blend, the new Johnsonville breakfast links are easily prepared by warming up in the microwave for 30 seconds.
Breakfast popularity is on the rise, with Mintel predicting sales to increase by 22.1% between now and 2017. As more people eat breakfast away from home, chefs and operators need a continuous flow of new menu ideas to attract discerning patrons.
Woman-owned, beef, poultry, pork and lamb processing company to target foodservice and retail markets
September 4, 2014
Mistica Foods, LLC a newly formed, woman-owned, beef, poultry, pork and lamb processing company that will focus on providing custom menu and supply chain solutions to foodservice as well as retail channels across the country, begins its full-scale operations.
Reduced sodium deli items to include chicken and turkey products
September 2, 2014
Jennie-O is poised to expand its deli product portfolio with a host of new items that align with consumer desire for better-for-you options and creative, on-trend flavors.