To celebrate 125 years in publishing, The National Provisioner will be publishing six reports (appearing in 25-year increments, plus one present/future report) covering magazine highlights and major meat and poultry industry events. Readers can also find guest columns and scroll through an interactive timeline.

1891-1916

The meat industry during NP's first 25 years

Looking back ... with Rosemary Mucklow

1917-1941

Acceleration & depression

Looking back ... with Jim Camillo

1942-1966

Booming growth

Looking back ... with Robert Rust

1966-1991

The consumer engagement revolution

Looking back ... with Barry Carpenter

1991-2016

Total transformation

Looking back ... with Barbara Young

Present & Future

Industry History: 25 Years, 25 Icons

25 future icons of the meat and poultry industry

Looking back ... with Carolyn Schierhorn

Looking back ... with Sam Gazdziak

► Looking back ... with Andy Hanacek

Meat & Poultry Industry Timeline

To jump ahead in the timeline, click down on the timeline (make sure you are not clicking on an event flag) and drag.

Sources: The National Provisioner; “A Brief History of the US Meat & Livestock Industry,” published by the National Live Stock & Meat Board and Meat Industry Magazine; the National Chicken Council; Dr. Temple Grandin; Maureen Ogle; and McDonald’s Corp.