Articles by Andy Hanacek
While Cooper Farms celebrates a full 75 years of innovation and vision, its resurrection and subsequent advancements in food safety, sustainability and ergonomics over the last decade have it flying high.
May 7, 2013
The wind giveth and the wind taketh away — that may not be how the Bible verse reads, but to employees at Cooper Farms, this version holds a measure of truth beyond the Bible verse.
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With a tip of the hat to the past, Oscar Mayer reaffirms its desire to innovate with consumers in mind as part of the new Kraft Foods.
April 12, 2013
In the sports world, the ultimate short-term goal may be to win a championship; but every team owner’s dream would be to create a dynasty.
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WEB EXTRA
Andy Hanacek, editor-in-chief of The National Provisioner, sat down with Nick Meriggioli, president of Oscar Mayer, to discuss the Oscar Mayer product-development dynasty.
April 11, 2013
During his visit to Oscar Mayer headquarters in February 2013 to field the April 2013 cover story for The National Provisioner, Andy Hanacek, editor-in-chief, sat down with Nick Meriggioli, president of Oscar Mayer.
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Cover Story
Don’t tell Suzanne Strassburger that her fifth-generation, family-owned company can’t diversify, expand and help carry the meat industry to new heights — her plan for Strassburger Meats is already in the works.
March 14, 2013
The fifth generation of the Strassburger family has begun to build Strassburger Meats outward from its legacy steakhouse business, launching a new retail line, opening up an e-commerce storefront and expanding into the export business.
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February 14, 2013
At-home cooks want meat and poultry that is ultra-versatile and can be included in a variety of dishes, prepared in a number of ways.
With Chef Big Shake Shrimp Burgers anchoring its innovative line of seafood comfort food, CBS Foods keeps building on small moments of inspiration to find success.
February 12, 2013
Thomas Edison famously stated, "Genius is one percent inspiration, 99 percent perspiration." By now, Shawn Davis, founder and president of CBS Foods, should know this mantra well.
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January 21, 2013
Having had impressive success thus far, Agri Beef Co. uses its STAR Commitment as the basis for growth of its premium products to consumers worldwide.
Special Report
After renewing its emphasis on meat-centric innovation, Hillshire Brands feels as though its direction is clear and its employees are tightly focused on its goals.
January 16, 2013
This is the first installment of what is expected to be a quarterly check-in with the Hillshire Brands team as it maneuvers through its first full year removed from the days of Sara Lee Corp.
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OSI Group celebrates 20 years of business in China, poised to expand its leadership position in the country, as the fast-growing nation demands more protein, as well as top-notch food-safety and supply-chain systems.
December 19, 2012
In 1982, Sheldon Lavin, current chairman and CEO of OSI Group, embarked upon a trip to China to test the waters for possible business opportunities.
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Hormel Foods will celebrate the Cure 81 brand’s 50th anniversary in 2013, having instituted a complete overhaul of the line backed by extensive consumer research.
November 15, 2012
Even the greatest consumer brands in history have had to undergo some alterations to keep them fresh and relevant to the public.
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