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Backgrounder

The National Turkey Federation (NTF) is the national advocate for all segments of the $8 billion turkey industry, providing services and conducting activities that increase demand for its members' products by protecting and enhancing their ability to profitably provide wholesome, high-quality, nutritious products. Its award-winning Web site, www.EatTurkey.com, offers consumers, food professionals and the media an extensive library of information including healthy eating and restaurant trends, turkey cuts and purchasing tips, turkey nutrition and cooking techniques, and turkey facts and trivia. Additionally, the site presents a searchable database of more than 1,800 recipes, offers a recipe E-mail program and provides special seasonal and holiday ideas. The National Turkey Federation is headquartered in Washington, D.C.

NTF Staff Contacts

Sherrie Rosenblatt, Vice President of Marketing and Communications
Adrienne Richards, Public Relations Specialist

2008 Annual Report

To access NTF’s image library:

• Go to www.devine-pearson.com
• Click on “Client Login” located at the top right hand side of the screen.
• Username: editor
  Password: wishbone

News

Turkey Hot Dogs Get an “El Macho” Twist for Football Season - October 1, 2009

Poultry and Meat Trade Groups Tell EPA Agricultural Commodity Prices are Substantially Underestimated in Proposed Renewable Fuel Standard Program - September 25, 2009

EatTurkey.com Adds Flare With a Twist of Rustic Italian - September 2, 2009

Fire & Flavor's Gena Knox Grills Up Turkey On EatTurkey.com - August 10, 2009

Meat and Poultry Trade Groups Oppose EPA Petition to Increase Ethanol Blends in Gasoline - July 20, 2009

Turkey Industry Executive Wants Measurable Public Health Outcome in Food Safety System - July 16, 2009

National Turkey Federation Appoints Ph.D. in Food Technology to Head Regulatory Department - June 10, 2009

Port of Subs® Recognized for Innovative Turkey Sandwich Menu Items with National Turkey Federation’s T.O.M. Award - June 8, 2009

Dunkin’ Donuts’ Breakfast Sandwich on www.eatturkey.com - June 3, 2009

Easy and Economical Recipes at www.eatturkey.com - June 1, 2009

ARAMARK Corporation Receives Seventh Annual T.O.M. Award for its Variety of Turkey Menu Items - May 17, 2009

Jason’s Deli ® Honored for Variety and Creativity with Turkey Receives National Turkey Federation’s T.O.M. Award - May 17, 2009

National Turkey Federation Presents J. Alexander’s® with the First T.O.M. Award in the Fine Dining Category - May 17, 2009

Culinary Vlogger featured on Eatturkey.com - May 6, 2009

National Turkey Federation Creates Principles to Communicate Caring Commitment - May 6, 2009

NTF Executive Testifies on USDA’s Food Safety System Before House Agriculture Committee - April 23, 2009

Joint Councils Announced by Poultry Industry Organizations - April 8, 2009

Turkey Industry Applauds USDA’s Turkey Breast Purchase Announcement - March 31, 2009

Turkey Farmers Tell All on Best Production Practices - March 11, 2009

Turkey Trendsetter Creates Turkey Chili Goodness - March 4, 2009

Score Big on Super Bowl Sunday with Turkey Chili on how2heroes.com and Eatturkey.com - January 26, 2009

Chefs Creative Dishes Fit for a Presidential Inaugural Ball - January 15, 2009

Turkey on the Menu (T.O.M.) Hall of Fame Recognizes Winners of National Turkey Federation Award - November 12, 2008

Thanksgiving Comes Early to EatTurkey.com - October 21, 2008

The Value of Turkey in Lean Times - September 2, 2008

National Turkey Federation Reveals Final Turkey Trendsetter of 2008 - August 19, 2008

Ground Turkey Distribution Grows - August 6, 2008

Cooking With Turkey On Demand - August 5, 2008

The Next Phase of EatTurkey.com - Gobble 2.0 - July 15, 2008

ARAMARK Corporation Receives Sixth Annual T.O.M. Award - May 18, 2008

Jimmy John’s Honored with National Turkey Federation’s T.O.M. Award - May 18, 2008

Perkins and Marie Callender’s Bakery & Restaurant Recognized with National Turkey Federation’s T.O.M. Award - May 18, 2008

National Turkey Federation Reveals Second Trendsetter Of 2008 - May 14, 2008

National Turkey Federation Announces First Turkey Trendsetter of 2008 - February 27, 2008

National Turkey Federation Unveils Top Five Recipes of 2007 - January 22, 2008

National Turkey Federation Hires New Head of Membership Department - December 18, 2007

NTF Chairman Celebrates 60th Anniversary of Presenting the U.S. President with the National Thanksgiving Turkey - November 20, 2007

FACT SHEET: Terms & Labels - November 16, 2007

NTF Chairman Presents President Bush with "Flyer" The National Thanksgiving Turkey - December 7, 2006

NTF Chairman Presents U.S. President with "Marshmallow" the National Turkey Federation Turkey - December 5, 2005

Questions and Answers On Avian Influenza ("Bird Flu") - November 1, 2005

Kick Start the Day with a Balanced Breakfast - May 1, 2005

The National Turkey Federation Offers Busy Families Nutrition Tips to Improve Dinners - April 1, 2005

Turkey Is The Perfect Food For Cookouts With Friends And Family - April 1, 2005

Cut the Calories. Eat Turkey. - March 1, 2005

Turkey Fits Guidelines to a T - January 12, 2005

A Healthy and Delicious New Year's Resolution: Eat Turkey! - December 1, 2004

Taking Turkey's Temperature is Key to Healthy Holiday Feasts - November 16, 2004

Turkey Pot Pie: The Perfect Meal to Warm a Winter's Night - November 10, 2004

National Turkey Federation Offers Tips and Twists for the Thanksgiving Holiday - October 21, 2004

Roll Out the Turkey for a Revamped Reuben - October 1, 2004

Recipe for Healthy Kids: Fun Not Fat - September 16, 2004

Turkey Tostadas: Easy to Prepare, Tasty to Eat - September 9, 2004

National Turkey Federation Unveils "New Math of the Lean Lunchbox" - August 30, 2004

Turkey on the Barbie- Simply Grillicious! - August 12, 2004

You've Got Turkey! - July 28, 2004

Consumers Urged to Eat Turkey to Lower Cholesterol, Cut Fat - July 19, 2004

Turkey: It's Not Just for Thanksgiving Anymore - July 13, 2004

Where's the Most Protein? Not Where Consumers Think - July 7, 2004

National Turkey Federation Launches "Turkey. The Perfect Protein" Campaign - June 16, 2004