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New Media MythCrusher addresses cultured and plant based protein products

The document discusses 13 different misperceptions and provides the facts for reporters to use as they develop their stories.

AMSA’s 2018 Achievement Award honors Phil Bass, Brad Kim, and Poulson Joseph

They will be honored at a special awards banquet at the AMSA 71st Reciprocal Meat Conference

Bob Evans Farms annual “Heroes to CEOs” contest for veterans accepting applications May 22 through June 27

Three $25,000 grants, mentoring sessions with Daymond John to be awarded to veteran businesses.

Hi Pro Equipment Inc. wins Eriez 2017 Merwin Sales Award

Eriez presents this award annually to recognize the U.S. field sales office that represented the company in the most outstanding way over...

Nutriad discusses food safety at its annual breakfast meeting during MPF 2018

Food safety and brand protection through quality feed ingredients was the topic of the breakfast meeting organized by Nutriad.

DuPont Nutrition & Health advances global leadership role in sustainability

‘Boot Camp’ further refines DuPont’s alignment with the United Nations Sustainability Development Goals.

Just BARE teams up with USA Cycling

Chicken brand promises to deliver goodness to athletes in the form of high-quality, protein-rich nutrition.

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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. …

Meat and Poultry Industry News

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. …

Independent Processor

The give-and-take of inspection in meat processing

Sam Gazdziak

Companies are required to develop procedures to ensure that food safety objectives are being met, and inspectors verify those claims through observation and reviewing documentation. …

Independent Processor

Hudson Valley Foie Gras welcomes visitors to learn the truths of foie gras production

Sam Gazdziak

Foie gras, the fatted liver of a specially fed duck or goose, is produced by inhumane methods, critics say. To counter that argument, Hudson Valley Foie Gras, one of only …

Brand the barn

Sam Gazdziak

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

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Sam Gazdziak

What are the trends you’re keeping an eye on for the future?

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Hybrid Stainless Steel Transport Chain

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Food Safety

Preventing foreign-material contamination in meat and poultry processing

Richard Mitchell

There is perhaps nothing as crucial in the processing of meat and poultry as safeguarding proteins from foreign objects.

Expert Commentary

Animal welfare: The multiple pieces of successful stunning

Christopher Young

As I listen to plant owners talk about the issues they have had in this area and I read the humane handling incidents information provided by FSIS, I have noticed a recurring theme in plants that have had multiple issues with mis-stuns.

Regulations

AAMP meets with FSIS on Appendix A & B and more

Christopher Young

AAMP Executive Director Chris Young was in Washington D.C. on Tuesday, February 20th to meet with FSIS Acting administrator Paul Kiecker and members of his policy staff.

Food Safety

Understanding the basics of a strong food sanitation program

Dr. Joe Cordray

A strong sanitation program is an essential part of a strong food safety program. There are four basic reasons that we need a good cleaning and sanitation program.

The National Provisioner

April 2018

The April 2018 issue of The National Provisioner features our 2018 Sourcebook. Other features include a preview of Food Safety Summit, safe chemical handling in meat and poultry plants, 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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