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In Celebration of Beef Tallow

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By Tom Johnston Verified
| MeatingPlace Verified
Vernon, Calif.-based animal fat shortening supplier Coast Packing Company is trumpeting the celebration of National Beef Tallow Day on July 13 to invite consumers, chefs and restaurants to discover the flavor and versatility of a “time-tested” cooking fat. National Beef Tallow Day, established in 2018 by the Healthy Fats Coalition,...
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Kroger Adds 197 Supermarkets to its Cart with $1.65B Acquisition

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By Tom Johnston Verified
| MeatingPlace Verified
The Kroger Co. announced a definitive agreement to acquire Giant Eagle in a $1.65 billion deal this week that adds nearly 197 supermarkets to the grocery giant’s portfolio. The transaction is comprised of $1.25 billion in cash consideration and the assumption of $400 million in outstanding liabilities. Kroger executives said... The Kroger Co. announced a definitive agreement to acquire Giant Eagle in a $1.65 billion deal this week that adds nearly 197 supermarkets to the grocery giant’s portfolio.
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Man Killed by Co-Worker in Alleged Stabbing at Pork Plant

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By Tom Johnston Verified
| MeatingPlace Verified
A Clemens Food Group employee died Tuesday night after a co-worker at the company’s Coldwater, Mich., pork plant stabbed him, police said. Coldwater police said emergency crews responded to the reported stabbing at 7:41 pm. The 21-year-old victim, Brandon Eduardo Velasquez Chavez, was pronounced dead at the scene after attempts... A Clemens Food Group employee died Tuesday night after a co-worker at the company’s Coldwater, Mich., pork plant stabbed him, police said.
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