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National Hot Dog & Sausage Council Says President-Elect Obama’s Historic Trip to Famous DC Hot Dog Restaurant Reflects Excellent and All-American Taste in Cuisine

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Sunday, January 11, 2009

Restaurant Reflects Excellent and All-American Taste in Cuisine

Washington, DC – President-Elect Barack Obama’s visit to the DC landmark Ben’s Chili Bowl for a half-smoke yesterday reflects his excellent and all-American taste in cuisine.

According to National Hot Dog & Sausage Council President Janet M. Riley. “His stop yesterday shows that while the most sophisticated chefs in America may be vying for his palate, American hot dogs and sausages were the ‘wieners’ this weekend in Washington.”

As a result of the stop, the Council is optimistic about hot dog and…


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50 Years Later, Hot Dogs are Still Out of this World

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Tuesday, July 16, 2019

National Hot Dog Day celebrates one of the first foods eaten on the moon.

Washington, DC, July 16, 2019 — This week as the United States commemorates 50 years since the Apollo 11 astronauts landed on the moon, the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council (NHDSC) celebrates one of the first foods eaten by Neil A. Armstrong and Edwin E. “Buzz” Aldrin Jr. on their monumental mission. Wednesday July 17 marks National Hot Dog Day, a day that celebrates one of America’s most iconic foods.

History has taught us that no lunar mission (or summer cookout) is…


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Fill Up On Hot Dog Facts for National Hot Dog Month

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Thursday, June 27, 2019

National Hot Dog & Sausage Council Shares 25 Hot Dog Facts for Its 25th Anniversary

Washington, DC, June 27, 2019 — Hot dogs have a unique tie to American history. They came to America as edible immigrants from Europe in the 1800s and soon became the all-American food that has been served by presidents, enjoyed by astronauts on the moon and relished in backyards throughout the country. They are synonymous with our nation’s independence as Americans are expected to eat 150 million hot dogs on July 4 alone.

Despite this, hot dogs are among our…


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It’s Doggone Impressive! Major League Baseball Fans Will Enjoy 18.3 Million Hot Dogs and Nearly Four Million Sausages at Ballparks in 2019

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Thursday, March 28, 2019

Washington, DC, March 28, 2019 - When it comes to what we eat at Major League Baseball (MLB) parks, the top dogs for well over a century have been hot dogs and sausages - and once again, they will reign supreme in 2019. According to a survey by the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council (NHDSC), MLB fans this season are expected to consume about 18.3 million hot dogs and nearly four million sausages.

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On Game Day, Millions Make Pepperoni Their Little Slice of Heaven

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Friday, January 25, 2019

2018 Sales Were Up a Staggering 9.4 Percent, Ahead of 2019’s Centennial

Washington, DC, January 25, 2019 — On Feb. 3, tens of millions of us will gather around the TV for American football’s annual Big Game. (You know which one we’re talking about, but only official sponsors are allowed to mention its superlative name.)

While many of us consider hot dogs a quintessentially American food, another all-American food actually wears the crown on this unofficial national holiday: pepperoni pizza.

While pizza itself traces its lineage to Italy…


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Celebrate National Bologna Day By Beefing Up Your Bologna Game With Chef-Developed Recipes

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Tuesday, October 23, 2018

National Hot Dog and Sausage Council and Beef Checkoff Team Up to Celebrate National Bologna Day on October 24

Washington, DC, October 23, 2018 -  Bologna - it’s an American classic and childhood staple, yet is often one of the most misunderstood meats. As National Bologna Day (October 24) approaches, the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council (NHDSC) in partnership with the Beef Checkoff aims to showcase bologna’s classic deliciousness with innovative new chef-developed recipes that show how trendy bologna can be.  

Recent polling* commissioned…