October 2005
FEATURES COVER STORY - The Power Of Beef McDonald’s Corporation dominates the QSR hamburger category thanks to its successful raw material partnerships with grinding and patty processors at home and abroad. - Prosperous Partnership Otto & Sons’ success as a single source beef patty supplier for McDonald’s franchise system is longstanding — quality raw material is the essential ingredient. - Partners In Strength Lopez Foods’ relationship with McDonald’s is deeply rooted and focused on meeting product safety and quality goals. SPECIAL REPORT - Sausage Masters In a class of their own, this elite group of experts carries on the tradition and art of sausage making. - Sausage Invades The U.S. - “Seasoned” Experts Corporate Profile - Pride And Preservation Premium Gold Angus starts at the genetic level to make a quality product. AMI Expo Pre-Show Report - The Worldwide Food Expo Has Arrived! The year’s largest North American food-industry event offers new technologies and ideas. - Worldwide Food Conference Schedule - The Sights Of Chicago Focus on Chicken - Pitching Chicken Chicken remains a hot commodity. But vibrant marketing by sector participants still is essential if the protein is to sustain its popularity. Focus on The Deli - In Search Of A Deli Identity National and regional branded products dominate the retail deli. But more private-label offerings are likely to emerge. Food Safety - Keeping Track Much is being done in the meat and poultry industries to keep tabs on product in the event of recalls. PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT Ingredient Technology - Enhanced Meat Satisfying Customer Needs Pork holds the pole position in this category. NEW PRODUCTS - New Beef Products From Topps, Marinated Turkey Tenderloins and more... CREATOR’S BRIEFS - ICL Acquiring Astaris, Givaudan Maintains Sales and more... SUPPLIER MARKETPLACE - Pumps, Safety Gear and more... - Company News - Supplier News PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY Flooring Technology - Choosing The Right Flooring System Do your homework up front, and choose a system based on needs…not just price. PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY - Seeking A Silver Bullet Industry analyzes trends, ponders the future of blending. PACKAGING PACKAGING Technology - Tracking European Packaging Trends There are more similarities than differences when comparing packaging trends between Europe and the United States. EDITOR’S JOURNAL - Agricultural Ingenuity Or Mad Science? TECHNOLOGY SPOTLIGHT - Case-Ready Clarity Advertiser Index - Index |