RALEIGH – The Whole Hog Barbecue Series State Championship may have looked a little different this year, but it was just as competitive as ever. Twenty-four of the top whole hog barbecue cook teams traveled to Raleigh to go head-to-head …
NCPC News Archives
Statement on the confirmation of ASF in Dominican Republic
The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and the North Carolina Pork Council released the following statement regarding Wednesday’s confirmation of African Swine Fever in the Dominican Republic:
For the first time in almost four decades, African …
National Pork Board identifies each state’s top pork dish
No surprise for North Carolinians – whole hog barbecue is our top dish
Des Moines, Iowa — As pandemic-weary consumers begin to travel and look for new recipes during a summer that’s starting to feel more “normal,” The National Pork …
Media Advisory: Five things to know about hog farms and hurricanes
With a new hurricane season upon us, here are five things to know about hog farms and hurricanes
As the Associated Press noted in a 2019 article, hurricanes often spawn storms of misinformation. Indeed, North Carolina’s pork industry has …
2021 scholarship winners announced
The Scholarship Committee, chaired by Denise Mason, has chosen five individuals to receive $1,000 scholarships this year.
“This was an impressive group of candidates and the committee felt they were all deserving of the scholarship,” said Jay Foushee, a Person …
Welcome to the #SummerofCue
Visit North Carolina BBQ restaurants this summer to earn free swag and generate donations to local food banks
RALEIGH — With North Carolina easing pandemic restrictions, there’s never been a better time to visit North Carolina’s great selection of barbecue …
Statement regarding study about air-quality health damages of food
Statement from CEO Roy Lee Lindsey
The recent research article entitled “Air quality–related health damages of food” is a perfect example of how you can craft a “study” to reach a pre-determined outcome, in this case criticizing animal …
Statement regarding confirmation hearing for Michael Regan
The North Carolina Pork Council issued the following statement today regarding the confirmation hearing for Michael Regan as secretary of the Environmental Protection Agency:
We are proud that a North Carolinian has been nominated to be U.S. Environmental Protection Agency …
Roy Lee Lindsey tapped as CEO of NC Pork
The North Carolina Pork Council Board of Directors announced Roy Lee Lindsey of Oklahoma will become the next chief executive officer of the NC Pork Council. Lindsey has headed the Oklahoma Pork Council for more than 20 years. He will …
NC Pork Council appoints Nemechek as interim CEO
RALEIGH — Dr. Gene Nemechek of Wilson has been appointed to serve as the interim CEO of the North Carolina Pork Council, effective September 11. He will step in for former CEO Andy Curliss, who has accepted a corporate affairs …