New docuseries showcases Texas students' competitive barbecuing Texas students compete for the state championship title and scholarship awards. Industry News August 20, 2024 No Comments Six-part series 'BBQ High' follows students during their senior year of high school as they compete in qualifying barbecue competitions.Read More
Smithfield Culinary's Smoke'NFast teams up with 'The GOAT' of barbecue Darren Warth Collaboration targets foodservice operators to help them incorporate authentically slow-cooked meats into their menus. Industry News August 16, 2024 No Comments Warth is a pitmaster and also owns and operates multiple restaurants in Iowa. Read More
Pitmaster Collective sponsors student barbecue competition More than 70 teams compete for $15,000 in prizes across five categories: brisket, ribs, pork, chicken, and ribeye steaks. Industry News July 17, 2024 No Comments Barbecue club Pitmaster Collective signs on as presenting sponsor of annual Raider Red Meats BBQ and Ribeye Championship.Read More
Barbecue Index finds consumers exhausted from food inflation Consumers exhibit greater frugality after experiencing historically high food prices. Industry News July 3, 2024 No Comments In 2024, hosting a 10-person barbecue on the Fourth of July costs $99, the highest on record. Read More
ALDI sends grillmasters to backyards across America ALDI provides hundreds of shoppers with a $250 credit toward a private chef service to be used at a future date. Industry News June 19, 2024 No Comments ALDI offers grillmaster experience for consumers who purchase ALDI meat or seafood on DoorDash.Read More
Reynolds Wrap and ButcherBox team up to launch BBQterie Kits Summer grilling collection reimagines traditional grazing boards. Industry News June 14, 2024 No Comments The two brands collaborate to create a summer grilling collection designed to help home cooks prep, grill and arrange barbecued food boards.Read More
Sonny's BBQ brings on former Bojangles executive as VP of franchise development New VP, franchise development, brings experience in supporting franchised brands Bojangles, School of Rock, Ace Hardware, Dunkin Brands and more. Industry News June 3, 2024 No Comments Kris Larson joins mission-driven barbecue restaurant Sonny's BBQ.Read More
Memphis in May rib champion wins with Prairie Fresh USA Prime backribs Since 2022, Prairie Fresh USA Prime backribs have dominated the Memphis in May Rib Championship. Industry News May 23, 2024 No Comments For the second time in three years, Heath Riles BBQ emerges victorious as the Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest Rib Champion.Read More
Resort chefs attend BaaaBQ Mastery workshop BaaaBQ Mastery workshop draws in chefs from clubs and resorts from across the country. Industry News March 22, 2024 No Comments The American Lamb Board hosts a preconference workshop for 50 club and resort chefs at the annual Chef to Chef Conference.Read More
SmokeSlam confirms 59 teams to compete in barbecue showdown Teams hail from 11 states from as far away as Wisconsin and Arizona. Industry News March 15, 2024 No Comments Partnership with World Junior BBQ League will bring the next generation of pit masters to the festival.Read More