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Butterball’s Mount Olive, N.C., facility revamped its entire deboning process, and one year later it has reaped the benefits in terms of employee turnover and training, product quality, and operational efficiency.
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Butterball’s world-class opportunity

January 09, 2012

Andy Hanacek

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During The National Provisioner’s visit to Butterball’s Garner, N.C., headquarters and Mount Olive, N.C., processing facility, Andy Hanacek, editor-in-chief of the magazine, discussed the transition and future of Butterball with CEO Rod Brenneman, who was named to the position in September 2011. What follows is their conversation:
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The National Provisioner’s 2012 Economic Outlook

January 06, 2012

Sam Gazdziak

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The year 2011 has passed, and many processors are sad to see it go. Even with the economic uncertainty that has plagued the United States for several years, many companies in this industry reached record sales figures and operating income.
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Behind food-safety battle lines

January 05, 2012

Tommy L. Wheeler, USDA, ARS

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The beef industry has been focused on dealing with E. coli O157:H7 since the 1993 Jack in the Box outbreak. Researchers at the U.S. Meat Animal Research Center (USMARC) have been conducting studies since then to help the industry reduce the risk of this pathogen ending up in beef products.
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‘Fast’ foods from freezer rely on phosphates

January 16, 2012

Donna Berry

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Premium, chef-inspired frozen meals continue to steal supermarket freezer space from more traditional frozen foods, as these products provide fast, high-quality meal solutions for today’s not-enough-hours-in-the-day consumers. I, personally, am a huge fan.
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Shift focus to FSIS’ proposed labeling rule

January 18, 2012

Brett T. Schwemer

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Once expected to turn the livestock and poultry industry upside down, the USDA’s Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration’s (GIPSA) December 9 final rule will likely be more remembered for what it does not contain as opposed to what it does.
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Upping the ante

January 19, 2012

Leigh Ann Johnston

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With the level of knowledge and expectations rising, what sustainability trends can the industry expect in 2012?
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FSIS directive clarifies inhumane-handling definitions

January 04, 2012

Kurt Vogel

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In September, the Food Safety and Inspection Service issued Directive 6900.2 Revision 2. This 40-page document provided much-needed clarification on several potential animal welfare-related issues in livestock slaughter facilities.
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Regulating America into oblivion

January 11, 2012

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The current recession is a result of the death of many manufacturing sectors in the United States and their rebirth in third-world countries that are more competitive!
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Is our safety net wearing thin?

January 11, 2012

Shawn K. Stevens

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In today’s world, safety seems to be something most people leave on the back burner. Although our world is an inherently dangerous place, the fact remains that, during the course of an average day, most people still never really worry about their own personal safety.
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Right-sized cuts address consumer needs

January 16, 2012

Walt Barnhart, NCBA Federation Communications

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State-national partnership is the key to Checkoff-funded Beef Alternative Marketing (BAM) program.
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Process Expo 2011 reports record-breaking attendance

January 16, 2012

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The Food Processing Suppliers Association (FPSA) announced registered attendees of 12,732 for Process Expo 2011, which took place from Nov. 1-4, 2011, at McCormick Place in Chicago. International attendees at this year’s event totaled just over 14% of visitors, with the largest delegations coming from Canada, Mexico, Colombia, Venezuela and Germany.
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LEDs ‘light’ the way

January 18, 2012

Colin Usher, Georgia Tech Research Institute

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Advances in LED lighting provide more efficiency and accuracy for vision systems.
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Reiser and Ross Industries introduce the INPACK IN50 Inline Tray Sealer

January 20, 2012

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Reiser and Ross Industries introduce the INPACK IN50 Inline Tray Sealer, their newest tray seal packaging machine.
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Ecolab launches new Poultry Export Program

January 20, 2012

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Ecolab has launched a Poultry Export Program featuring Inspexx 150, a peroxyacid-based antimicrobial food additive for treatment of poultry carcasses, parts and trim.
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Safety and easy operation of Hollymatic's Meat Saw

January 20, 2012

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Safety and ease of operation are key to Hollymatic's Hi-Yield 16-5000 Meat Saw. As explained on its free four-color literature, Hollymatic's "new generation of Meat Saw" has safety features that separate it from other conventional saws.
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Low maintenance SlipNOT Metal Safety Flooring

January 20, 2012

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SlipNOT Metal Safety Flooring manufactures slip resistant metal flooring products which are low maintenance, easy to install and a sanitary solution for food processing facilities.
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New FPS coating applicator

January 20, 2012

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FPS coating applicators from Heat and Control continuously apply flour, cracker meal, any style of crumb – including Panko – plus sugar, spices, coconut, and even potato sticks to a wide variety of products.
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New injector for delicate meat by OGALSA

January 20, 2012

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OGALSA and I+D+i team of ADFOOD Group offer a new “Micro-Injection Advanced System” (MAS) technology for the injection of delicate meat.
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New cookers for Mepaco

January 20, 2012

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At the 2011 Process Expo, among other things, Mepaco exhibited its ThermaBlend line of cookers that feature superior cooking, cooling, and blending characteristics.
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Green conveyors for Dynamic Conveyor Corp

January 23, 2012

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Dynamic Conveyor Corp, pioneer in sustainable conveyor technology, has been providing industry with green technology, before the green movement became vogue, with its DynaCon Modular Conveyor systems and newest line of DynaClean custom food conveyor systems.
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Frutarom introduces two new Piccantos sauces

January 23, 2012

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Frutarom Savory Solutions launches two new additions to its Piccantos range.
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New GHF metal detector for S+S Inspection

January 23, 2012

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S+S Inspection has expanded its capability with the introduction of the new GHF metal detector with multi frequency operation for enhanced stainless steel detection.
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New NuTEC former reduces downtime

January 23, 2012

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The all-hydraulic NuTEC 760 was designed to eliminate mechanical systems, reducing downtime, minimizing maintenance and lowering repair costs.
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Peppers: Muy caliente!

January 23, 2012

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Answering consumer desire for authentic regional flavors, Kalsec has added a line of specialty pepper flavors to its Latin American Culinary Collection. Specialty pepper flavors in this portfolio now include Ancho, Chipotle, Guajillo, Habanero and Jalapeno, providing a variety of appealing authentic flavor and heat delivery profiles.
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Z Trim cellulose for better results

January 23, 2012

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Processors will use less Z Trim in formulation than microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) and get better results, the company states. Typical usage levels of Z Trim range from 1/2 to 2 percent.
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New packaging for frozen foods

January 23, 2012

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Star Packaging Corp. introduces a new line of packaging solutions for frozen food applications that enhances shelf appeal, maintains product quality and allows for an increased range of filling processes.
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SmartBob sensor for dusty environments

January 23, 2012

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BinMaster Level Controls introduces a newly designed weight and cable, “bob” style SmartBob-TS1 continuous level sensor with a sealed electronics compartment to meet the challenges of dusty environments.
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Elevation changes possible with QC conveyors

January 23, 2012

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QC Industries has added another component to its line of Automation Series Conveyors: AS40Z Angled Frame Conveyors. They enable elevation changes that aren’t possible with a flat conveyor.
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Trays, Tray-sealers & Lids

Tray technologies meet the need for speed

February 03, 2012

Chip Bolton, J.H. Bolton Communications LLC

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Instant access any time to information, ideas, entertainment, colleagues and friends compels us all to jam more work and personal activities into each day and embrace any convenience that puts the next task behind us so we can hustle to the one after it.
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Injections/marinades could get an extreme makeover

January 19, 2012

Megan Pellegrini

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Anticipated regulations and innovations are changing injection and marinade formulas for meat and poultry processors.
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Designed for sanitation

January 16, 2012

Elizabeth Fuhrman

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Properly designed facilities, easy-to-access equipment and motivated employees all contribute to plant sanitation.
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