All pork originates from farms on Level III of the National Pork Producer s Council Pork Quality Assurance Program. Hatfield has plenty of company in the quest for pork convenience. In August, Hormel Foods Inc. of Austin, Minn., introduced Always Tender, fresh product the company said ensures ultimate juiciness and ultimate pork flavor. Backed by a patented marinating and pumping process, it includes chops, tenderloins, ribs and roasts in several flavors. The packer guarantees the product can be cut with a fork.
Convenience is paramount.
That could drop to 15 minutes by next year. Attacking the cooking crunch for time-starved consumers is a priority. Pre-cooked items have been added to the Always Tender line. Farmland foods Inc. of Kansas City, Mo., produces ExtraTender pumped products for major retailers. Phosphate is important for bone formation, cellular growth, metabolism and blood circulation, according to product literature.