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Moo & Oink is on the shelves at D&D Finer Foods

Moo & Oink meats and products are now available at in Evanston, 825 Noyes St. The classic Chicago brand known for its selection of meat and rap-based commercials in the ‘80s and ‘90s was thought to be gone forever after last year’s bankruptcy of the Moo & Oink grocery stores. Best Chicago Meat Co., LLC, purchased the Moo & Oink brand in Dec. of 2011 and is bringing the most popular items to grocery stores across the Chicagoland area.

The current Moo & Oink products available are listed below, and D&D Finer Foods is carrying a portion of these products:

•    Rib Tips
•    Moo Dog All Beef Dinner Frank
•    Moo Dog All Beef Hot Dog
•    Moo Beef Polish Sausage
•    Pork Bacon
•    Beef Bacon
•    Turkey Hot Links
•    Beef Hot Links
•    Pork Hot Links
•    Turkey Mild Links
•    Beef Mild Links
•    Pork Mild Links
•    Moo Beef Patties
•    High Five BBQ Seasoned Beef Patties
•    Turkey Mild Patties
•    Turkey Hot Patties
•    Premium Breakfast Sausage Links
•    Premium Breakfast Sausage Patties
•    Beef Breakfast Sausage Patties
•    Chicken Nugget Fritters
•    Chicken Tenderloin Fritters
•    Chicken Breast Patties
•    High Five BBQ Sauce

“We are so proud to have Moo & Oink products back on store shelves,” said David L. Van Kampen, president and COO of Best Chicago Meat Co., LLC. “We know Moo & Oink has been missed, but we wanted to uphold quality while maintaining value. This took dedication and focus from the entire Moo & Oink team.”

This summer, consumers can expect to find additional Moo & Oink products at their local grocers. The third round of product introductions will take place in late summer and/or early fall.

Best Chicago Meat’s commitment to customers goes well beyond delicious products, impeccably clean facilities and the highest standards in food safety. The company is proud to manufacture in a Chicago neighborhood and operates under a strict policy of energy conservation and waste reduction. At Best Chicago Meat, clean and green are fundamental.

In addition, the company is committed to the communities it serves by supporting activities such as youth sports programs, a high school intern program, community events and local and regional festivals. Best Chicago Meat stands strongly behind its customers by supporting local programs that promote family and neighborhood values.

For more information, visit: http://www.moo-oink.com or http://www.facebook.com/MooAndOink.

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