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Meijer chefs roll out new meal, entertaining options with fresh protein salads

Now available in Deli, new protein salads feature on-trend flavors like Nashville Hot and Korean BBQ.

Calzones recalled due to mislabeling

The product is labeled as a ham and cheese calzone, but the package contains a buffalo chicken calzone.

ProSticks chicken skewers expands in Canada

Consumers throughout Canada can find ProSticks in Mac’s, Safeway, Winks, Couche Tard and Quality Vending & Coffee Services.

Completely hydraulic 760 Patty Forming System

The all-hydraulic Nutec 760 was designed to eliminate mechanical systems, thereby reducing downtime, minimizing maintenance and lowering ...

New Johnson Pump rotary lobe pump offers exceptional value and performance

The TopLobe Plus (TLP) Series offers customers a versatile, hygienic rotary lobe pump with low shear and gentle product handling for both...

Pedestrian-Vu, Approach-Vu help address loading dock dangers inside & out

To mitigate the multidimensional dangers facing workers at loading docks, Rite-Hite has introduced two new products to its Rite-Vu Light ...

Smithfield Foods releases final installment of 2017 Sustainability Report

Smithfield Foods Inc. issued the fourth and final installment of its 2017 Sustainability Report with the release of its Helping Communiti...

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Special Reports

2018 Top 100 meat and poultry processors: The race is on

Sam Gazdziak

For the first time in recent memory, there is a new company at the top of The National Provisioner's annual Top 100 Meat and Poultry Processors Report. Backed by growth …

Processor Profiles

J&B Group: A one-stop shop, one step ahead

Andy Hanacek

Many processors strive to diversify their business plans, but in fact, few achieve as much success as J&B Group has, having evolved into a "manufacturing distribution logistics organization," in the …

Meat and Poultry Industry News

The new pork rind

Sam Gazdziak

The traditional snack favorite is getting a new taste, thanks to Southern Recipe Small Batch. …

Plant Design/Management

Employee training, retention strategies from J&B Group

In this video interview, Chuck Weum, president of J&B Group, explains how the company trains and works to retain its new employees. …

Special Reports

How Amazon handles food safety, recalls

Crystal Lindell

On Dec. 1, 2017, Amazon detected several food safety concerns on a dietary supplement. They suppressed sales the same day and initiated an investigation with the manufacturer. On Jan. 26, …

Plant Design/Management

Corporate culture drives J&B Group

In this video interview, J&B Group CEO Mike Hageman discusses the unique corporate culture that has driven the company's success over the last 39 years. …

Independent Processor

Travel destinations at the 2018 AAMP Convention

Independent Processor's editor-in-chief, Sam Gazdziak, previews some of the sights to see around Kansas City during meat industry event. …

California resolution seeks to add "processed meat" to Proposition 65

Shawn K. Stevens

If the resolution is passed, the California agency responsible for overseeing Proposition 65 (the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment) would be urged to add "processed meat" to the Proposition 65 list of chemicals, thereby requiring processed meat to carry warnings.

Expert Commentary

Avoiding regulatory landmines in recall situations

Brett Schwemer

The first mistake many establishments make in recall situations is not consulting with outside regulatory experts in timely manner.

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Packaging

Incorporating resealable packaging tech takes time

Chip Bolton

It's a foregone conclusion consumers embrace the convenience of recloseable and re-sealable packaging. So why isn't it everywhere?

Meat and Poultry Processing

Can probiotics help combat heat stress in broiler chickens?

Yufan Chao Hyun-Wook Kim Traci Cramer Heng-Wei Cheng Yuan H. Brad Kim PhD

Dietary probiotic supplements have been introduced by several research groups as a possible nutraceutical alternative to antibiotics, as probiotics are known to improve gut health and nutrient absorption in broiler chickens.

Meat and Poultry Industry News

Brand the barn

Sam Gazdziak

Certified Angus Beef celebrates its 40th anniversary with a nationwide barn-painting campaign.

Meat and Poultry Processing

Bump in grinds: The ground meats sector is packed with potential

Richard Mitchell

While ground beef remains a major supermarket meat department revenue generator, alternatives such as ground pork, chicken and turkey also are becoming more popular as consumers seek newer and healthier meal options.

The National Provisioner

May 2018

Check out the May 2018 issue of The National Provisioner, featuring our cover story on J&B Group, our annual Top 100 Meat & Poultry Processors report, and much more!

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Independent Processor

April 2018

Check out the April issue of Independent Processor, featuring our cover story on Hudson Valley Foie Gras offering total transparency. Other features include co-packing partnerships, the relationship between small processors and inspectors, and much more.

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