Canadian beef jerky headed into orbit

Submitted by Phil on June 15, 2009 - 1:13pm

In an article by Sarah Mclellan, Edmonton Journal, She writes:

"Beef jerky from Hamel's Meats in Cold Lake has been feasted on in places as remote as Singapore and South Africa and as familiar as Ontario and Nova Scotia. Now it's going to outer space.

Two and a half pounds of Hamel's Meats sweet and spicy beef jerky will be travel today aboard shuttle Endeavour mission STS-127, which is set to launch shortly after 5 a. m. Alberta time in Florida."

Read the full Edmonton Journal article.

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Smoked salmon made the trip

Submitted by Phil on June 15, 2009 - 1:24pm.

Smoked salmon made the trip as well!
Have a look at this Globe and Mail article.

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