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Articles Tagged with ''labor''

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Special Report: Labor Outlook

Labor pools’ lack of skills and interest pose challenges

Regional food systems lack extensive, in-depth, in-person training and apprenticeship opportunities for aspiring butchers.
Fred Wilkinson
Fred Wilkinson
January 28, 2025
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The leading concerns that butchers and processors express regarding finding and retaining employees are lack of interest in the trade itself and lack of high quality training.


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Cured meat

Meat processor pays $3.7M penalty for identity theft scheme

Employees used stolen identities to gain employment with Ohio-based Fresh Mark.
Industry News
January 2, 2025
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Hiring manager conspires to steal identities of US citizens and give them to job applicants at Fresh Mark’s meat processing plants.


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Swinging beef
Economic Outlook Report 2025

Tight supplies, high prices plague small processors

High prices, a difficult labor market, tight beef supplies and ongoing regulatory pressures shape the outlook for the coming year.
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Sammy Bredar
December 23, 2024
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Small meat and poultry processors get creative to adjust to a difficult economic environment.


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Commentary: SMA

Navigating labor challenges in the meat industry

With an aging workforce and increased competition for workers, businesses often struggle to meet staffing needs.
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Lacy Bates
November 6, 2024
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Processors must leverage employment-based immigration and domestic recruitment to manage labor shortages while embracing technological solutions. 


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October 15, 2024
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Labor and hiring experts Alex Chausovsky and Hinda Mitchell will share insights on what your business needs to do to become the employer of choice.


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Sysco's Fall 2024 Cutting Edge Solutions lineup

Sysco drops new lineup of labor-saving foodservice solutions

Sysco debuts new food solutions through its Cutting Edge Solutions platform.
Industry News
October 15, 2024
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Food distributor Sysco Corp. launches 19 new concepts to boost operator efficiency.


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US Foods targets operator pain points

Fall Scoop highlights 24 new on-trend products designed by US Foods product development experts.
Industry News
September 30, 2024
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New Fall 2024 Scoop products help address inventory, labor and time management costs.


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Pack Expo works to bridge skills gap

Trade show features comprehensive programs designed to inspire the next generation of talent in the packaging and processing sectors.
Industry News
August 22, 2024
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Event offers a variety of activities aimed at introducing high school and college students to opportunities within the industry.


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Montana governor highlights increased support for meat processors

Increasing meat processing capacity in the state to add value to Montana commodities is among the governor’s top priorities.
Industry News
March 22, 2024
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Montana Governor Greg Gianforte visits Central Avenue Meats and emphasizes the state’s investments to support the meat processing industry.


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Annual Meat Conference 2024

Processors must up their game as labor market favors employees over employers

Employers need to understand what motivates people to come the work for their company.
Fred Wilkinson
Fred Wilkinson
March 20, 2024
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Attracting and retaining workers requires the right approach not just from the human resources department but also top management.


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