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Future-proofing meat processing operations through automation

Palletizers can serve as a processor's introduction to automation.

Shawn Semer

October 16, 2023

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Palletizing solutions can help mitigate ongoing labor shortages.

PMMI's Tom Egan shares key points about the packaging marketplace

PACK EXPO Las Vegas promises a comprehensive immersion in the latest packaging trends.

Fred Wilkinson

September 5, 2023

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Sharing some thoughts about the packaging marketplace and how innovation is powering change in the industry.

AAMP 2023 convention takes on hot topics

Presenters share experiences with implementing equipment upgrades to improve operational efficiency.

Fred Wilkinson

July 21, 2023

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CHARLESTON, S.C. — The American Association of Meat Processors picked a hot one for the return of its annual convention to Charleston after 10 years — especially for a crowd that spends a fair amount of time in meat lockers.

Chickens on traditional free range poultry farm.

Data-driven approach maximizes poultry production

Identifying underperforming farms in real time allows quickly improving performance and profitability.

Fred Wilkinson

June 23, 2023

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Poultry producers must deliver safe food to the market in the most cost-effective way, and achieving this goal requires meticulous return-on-investment evaluations and cost-benefit analyses for all decisions.

Processors focus on design and data to optimize operational efficiencies

Operational efficiency means reducing waste in time, effort and materials.

Fred Wilkinson

January 27, 2023

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Operational efficiency means reducing waste in time, effort and materials.

2015 Processor of the Year: Plant Profile

AdvancePierre Foods: A successful 'enterprise'

Andy Hanacek

June 8, 2015

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In conjunction with our 2015 Processor of the Year story, Andy Hanacek, editor-in-chief of The National Provisioner, traveled to Enid, Okla., to tour and visit AdvancePierre Foods’ Enterprise facility.

Plant Design & Management

Repair equipment, or replace it?

Guidelines for processors to consider when determining whether to replace, repair or re-engineer equipment in their protein-processing plants.

Dr. John E. Johnson

October 22, 2014

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"Hurry up and get that conveyor running,” is barked over the radio as one critical piece of equipment has brought a processing department to a standstill.

2014 Plant of the Year Award

2014 Plant of the Year: Case Farms, Goldsboro, N.C.

September 12, 2014

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It was another whirlwind year of travel and plant visits for The National Provisioner’s editorial team — and wow, the stories we were fortunate to tell!

Guest commentary

How to overcome the challenge of equipment design

Dr. John E. Johnson

July 3, 2014

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The monitor is blank, except for the icons that tell me: “Start designing!” Reruns of this episode have been experienced by engineers, designers and operations personnel.

Protein Problem Solver

Protein Problem Solver: Software technology for catch-weight management

June 15, 2014

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In 1936, Roger Wood co-founded a meatpacking company in Savannah, Ga., called Wood-Robbins Sausage, which turned into Roger Wood Foods under his sole ownership, after World War II.