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USDA announces new safeguards to protect consumers from foodborne illness

May 04, 2012
These measures will significantly improve the ability of both plants and USDA to trace contaminated food materials in the supply chain.
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AMI report: Price takes on greater role in meat & poultry purchasing decisions

February 22, 2012
Price per pound has solidified its number-one ranking as the most important decision factor for consumers, while total package cost is now the second most important decision factor.
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Technomic: C-stores posing real challenge to quick-service restaurants

November 30, 2011
Consumers are taking advantage of the expanding convenience store foodservice options, many times at the expense of quick-service restaurants, according to recent research by foodservice research firm Technomic.
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Smithfield launches new responsibility Web site

Live Twitter event today at 2 p.m. Eastern time will discuss the new approach
November 01, 2011

Regulations & Legislation: GIPSA proposal - the law of unintended consequences

November 01, 2010
The Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) regulates the sale and purchase of livestock and poultry. Over the summer, GIPSA issued a controversial proposed rule that would dramatically change
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Tightly wound

March 12, 2010
Overwrap packaging in the meat sector is going through an evolution. Looking to cut operating expenses and extend the shelf life of proteins, retailers are increasingly leveraging case-ready meats and making store-wrapped cuts less relevant.
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The FSMA and the meat industry

Tom Egan, vice president, Industry Services/Membership, for PMMI, adds his thoughts on how FSMA will impact meat processers and what equipment suppliers are doing to present more sanitary design options.

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Independent Processor

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The National Provisioner Source Book

The Sourcebook is an exclusive buyer’s guide and reference tool for product and supplier information in the meat, poultry and seafood marketplace.

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SourcebookA complete reference guide to supplies. Go to NP's Sourcebook now to check out the latest and greatest in the meat and poultry processing business.

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