June2005


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The National Provisioner

SMITHFIELD FOODS INC.
2005 Meat Processor
of the Year
GOING GLOBAL

   FEATURES   
COVER STORY
- U.S. Pork Giant Going Global
Vertical integration is the route to glory for this U.S. pork giant now seeking to replicate its success abroad.
- A Conversation With C. Larry Pope President And Chief Operating Officer
- A Conversation With Joe Luter IV President, Smithfield Packing Company
- A Conversation With Joe Luter III Chairman And Chief Executive Officer

Special Report
- An Exclusive Interview: USDA Secretary Mike Johanns
- Case-Ready Penetration
Although not at the volume proponents predicted years ago, case-ready red met continues growing.

PLANT PROFILE
- Brimming With Potential
Smithfield Packing Company’s case-ready program is progressing, especially at its Tar Heel, NC, facility — where marinade pork production volume is increasing.

Deli Report
- Deli Evolution!

Corporate Spotlight
- Unique Modular Plastic Belts For The Food Industry

Export Update
- Export Optimism
Despite challenges over the last couple of years, experts predict a resurgence of U.S. meat and poultry exports.

Packaging Technology
- Sliding Toward The Mainstream

Premium Pork
- A New Alternative

AMI Preview
- A Showcase For The Food World

AAMP Preview
- Where the Processors Roam

   PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT   
Dating Game
- Extending Shelf Life Of Fresh Meat And Poultry Products

New Products
- Introducing EatWellStayHealthy™ And Behind The Certification

Creators Briefs
- Givaudan Flavours Introduces Tastesolutions™, Gourmet Cuban-Inspired Breader and more...

Supplier Marketplace
- Sharpener, Clipping Machine and more...
- People News
- Supplier News
- Processor News

Technology spotlight
- “Best Of Class” Peeler

Corporate spotlight
- A Variety Of Meat In Store
- The Seasoning, Flavor, And Technology Specialist

   PROCESSING ISSUES   
Food Safety
- Stopping E. Coli 0157:H7 In Its Tracks
- A Cleaner Design

Facilities
- Building On Success
- Choosing The Right Flooring System
- New Meat And Poultry Plants

Cleaning/Sanitizing
- Bacteria-Free Belts

Editor’s Journal
- BSE Gridlock

Advertiser Index
- Index