FEATURES Cover feature - A Chicago Meat Business Revival The Second City’s second generation of meat businesses succeeds in the footsteps of the mega-processors that roamed the Stockyards. Inside AMI - Leading The Industry In The Right Direction New products - Murray’s Unveils Antibiotic-Free Ground Chicken Burgers; Carando Releases Party Italian Style! Deli Meat Platter.. Creator's briefs - Tabasco® Products Add Dimension To Dishes; Simply Organic® Adds Grilling Seasons® Products Special Report: Ham Innovation - Ham Innovation It’s a holiday staple and a sandwich meat favorite. But is the appeal for ham still as strong as ever? INGREDIENT INNOVATIONS - Adding Value With Batters And Breadings Special Report: Casings - Making A Case Sausages aren’t the only protein products that use casings, but other processed products make use of them as well. Food Safety - RAPID TESTING - Quick Quiz The development of rapid testing methods has kept pace as an up-and-coming innovation in the fast-moving food-safety arena. GERM WARFARE - TRICHINELLA SPIRALIS - Trichinellosis: A Worldwide Concern Production Technology - Making The Cut Packaging Technology - Coming Attractions Some of the latest packaging innovations will benefit the supermarket deli department. Supplier Marketplace - Knife Glove; Product Aligner... - Supplier News - People News Hidden Gems - Success Is In The Cards Cardinal Meat Specialists FOODSERVICE SHOWCASE - BACON - Sizzling Sales FOODSERVICE SHOWCASE - WENDY’S - ‘Frescuits’ For Breakfast EMPLOYEE MATTERS - Educating Employees On Benefits Editor’s Journal - Healthy Eating Starts With Portion Control Advertiser’s Index - Index |