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1.25 Billion chicken wing portions to be consumed Super Bowl weekend: NCC
January 24, 2012
Source: Americans to Consume 1.25 Billion Chicken Wings Super Bowl Weekend
The upcoming Super Bowl matchup between the New York Giants and the New England Patriots should hold chicken wing consumption steady with last year’s level, but only because Giants fans will out-eat their Patriot fan nemeses.
New Englanders and Patriots fans are 6 percent less likely than the national average to order chicken wings at a food service establishment, while fans of the New York Giants and those others in the Mid-Atlantic region are 24 percent more likely, according to the National Chicken Council, citing NPD Group data.
NCC predicted 100 million pounds of wings (1.25 billion wing portions) would be consumed during Super Bowl weekend, with about half ordered from restaurants and half purchased from retail stores. The game is played Feb. 5.
During 2012, the NCC estimates more than 3 billion pounds of wings (25 billion wing portions) will be sold.
Prices
Wholesale prices for chicken wings have jumped to record highs ahead of Super Bowl XLVI, bolstered by industry production cutbacks, USDA data show.
Wholesale wing prices in the Midwest ranged from $1.75 to $1.96 per pound for the week of Jan. 16 to Jan. 20. That’s up from an average price of $1.47 for the month of December, and more than double the price paid six months ago, according to USDA data
Message from the President
For most companies, the cost of shipping and receiving is a major portion of their budget. Transportation spending accounts for approximately 10% of the total GDP for both Canada and the USA. In this tough economy, we all work hard at our jobs and strive to be as efficient and cost conscious as we can be.
You want to book your freight with a sound, stable company with a history of delivering great service and much experience.
Champion Express has worked hard and is continuing to work hard to be the type of carrier that will be your choice for all of the above. We have been in business since 1991 and are proud to say that most of our staff have been with us for a good portion of those 20 plus years.
You can trust us to deliver great service at a competitive rate. Our expert team is available and eager to help you choose the best method for moving your freight. We will assist you in any way possible to make your shipments successful.
We look forward to working with you,
Theresa Jenkins
President
Champion Express Ltd.
‘Beyond the Border’ fails to address ON and PQ speed limiters
December 13, 2011
While the new border agreement is extensive, one issue not addressed are our speed limiters. US truckers find it too difficult to comply with regulations North of the border, and Canadian trucks see unnecessarily higher costs when traveling at 65mph on US highways posted at 70-75mph. See the full article at Land Line Magazine
(http://www.landlinemag.com/todays_news/Daily/2011/Dec11/121211/121211-04.shtml)
Welcome to Champion Express’ new website!
As part of Champion’s continuous drive to be ahead of the pack, we set out to create a modern, informative, and highly functional online presence. This being a collaborative effort, a big thanks goes to Matt at Whetham Solutions and all the staff at Champion who participated. We hope you enjoy your stay! Be sure to let us know what you think.