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West Liberty Foods announces leadership additions and changes

West Liberty Foods recently announced additions and changes to its executive leadership team.

FMI – The Food Industry Association – repositions itself for the future

FMI views retail as the heart of the food industry and recently expanded its membership in response to retailers’ needs.

Chef’s Cut Real Jerky Co. unveils new Zero Sugar Meat Stick at Winter Fancy Food Show

High-quality meat snack brand reinvigorates category with tasty healthier options.

New era of smarter food safety arrives: How inspection tools and technologies align with the approach

Pierre DiGirolamo of Fortress Technology gives his take on the food safety challenges these changing trends pose and how to overcome them.

Grundfos launches wash and clean system for the food and beverage industry

New high-pressure, high-temperature booster set to debut at IPPE 2020.

BioSafe Systems hires new label designer

He was previously a Label Production Manager for Somoroff Design.

Tyson Foods initiates Coalition to advance the future of sustainable protein

Global protein coalition to convene the food and agriculture sector to address feeding the world’s growing population while benefiting pe...

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Plant Design/Management

Sanitary design in meat and poultry facilities

Megan Pellegrini

Sanitation-design technology and streamlined equipment factor into food safety, but increased prioritization will hopefully lead to cleaner results. …

Processor Profiles

Omaha Steaks: 'Direct' success

Andy Hanacek

When one asks Bruce Simon and Todd Simon, fifth-generation owner/operators of Omaha Steaks, how growth has come for the 102-year-old, Omaha, Neb.-based, direct-to-consumer marketer of steaks and gourmet foods, the …

Meat and Poultry Processing

Persistence pays off

Sam Gazdziak

A Chicago meat processor gets a second chance to showcase his charcuterie expertise. …

Turkey

2020 Poultry Report: Finding a path forward

Elizabeth Fuhrman

From a holistic perspective, total poultry across the store had moderate dollar growth but volume declines for all U.S. outlets combined for the 52 weeks ending Nov. 2, says Meagan …

Special Reports

2020 Meat and Poultry Industry Economic Outlook: Weathering the storm

Megan Pellegrini

Despite uncertainty over trade agreements, tariffs and bad weather, the poultry, pork and beef industries once again proved resilient in 2019. …

Food Safety

Improving effectiveness and efficiency of antimicrobial dips and sprays usage

Elizabeth Fuhrman

Antimicrobial dips and sprays are aiding processors in achieving food-safety goals from animal harvest all the way through various points of processing, including fresh-cut products. …

Beef

Verde Farms expands its opportunities with new processing capabilities

Sam Gazdziak

Grass-fed beef company now produces its own fresh & frozen products, as well as products for private-label customers. …

Workforce Q&A with Todd Simon, Omaha Steaks

Todd Simon, senior vice president of Omaha Steaks, took the time to discuss the processor's efforts to take care of its employees and maintain their expertise in order to uphold the quality of their legendary product lines.

Legislative

FSIS proposes beef Salmonella performance standards

John Dillard

Brett Schwemer

The notice proposes updated Salmonella performance standards for raw ground beef and new performance standards for beef manufacturing trimmings for establishments that produce more than 50,000 pounds of these products per day.

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Ingredients
Meat and potatoes – a natural pairing

Sam Gazdziak

A new product helps to create healthier meat products by adding potato to the meat block.

Meat and Poultry Processing
Labor shortage forcing processors' hands into automation

Drew Ward of Pacproinc. lends his insights into the trends he's seeing in automation of meat and poultry processing plants, as well as the workforce challenges facing the industry.

Expert Commentary
Consumers getting the marbling message

Dr. Phil Bass

The NBQA is an in-depth look into all things affecting beef quality and consumer acceptance. As a meat scientist, one characteristic I look forward to is the report of the marbling scores observed during the study.

Food Safety
Are food allergen advisory statements helpful?

Shawn K. Stevens

To protect consumers, the USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) strongly encourages meat processors to utilize label declarations for products containing any of the eight major food allergens (milk, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat and soybeans).

The National Provisioner

January 2020

Check out the January 2020 issue of The National Provisioner, featuring our cover story on Omaha Steaks, the 2020 Poultry Report, formulation of meat snacks, and much more.
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Independent Processor

December 2019

Check out the December 2019 issue of Independent Processor, featuring our cover story on the family-run Dayton Meat Products, an exciting culinary trend showcased at CAB's annual conference, and much more.
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