Two-and-a-half years out from the start of what some are calling “The Great Recession,” it appears that economic growth is inching its way into the lexicon once again. That bodes
Hang together, hang tough. In the meat industry, challenges are the norm and not the exception. Our definition of “business as usual” likely would rattle many in other industries, but it has contributed to our collective strength.
The old saying, “What doesn't kill you makes you stronger,” has a great deal of truth to it, especially as far as 2009 was concerned. For some companies, it was a great year – pretty close to business as usual, with a couple of small hiccups along the way.
With consumers staying home to eat and looking for more affordable meal options, high-end steakhouses and other “premium” categories are suffering. However, for those in the deli meat sector, there are more opportunities than ever.
The meat-processing industry seems to have several high-profile mergers and acquisitions each year — most recently the acquisition of Pilgrim’s Pride by Brazilian processing giant JBS SA, also the parent company of JBS Swift.
This article focuses on those projects tied to initiatives that are critical for a company to remain competitive. They are typically longer in duration and involve all or multiple segments of the organization.
The year 2009 is behind us, probably to the great relief of many in the industry. Economic struggles, food safety concerns and supply-and- demand imbalances caused many companies to restructure their operations or lower their expectations.
