Whether it’s a cow, or pig, or goat or lamb or deer, butchers need to know how to get the best cuts, to the point that it becomes second nature. Working on an alligator carcass is a whole different animal — literally.
The deli counter is transforming into a haven for prepared foods, but sliced meats continue to do well by promoting their natural, convenient attributes.
As The National Provisioner (NP) entered its second 25 years in trade publishing, America’s population was booming while the meat industry continued automating to help meet growing demand.
The application of pressure over time also influences the business world, and Lincoln, Neb.-based Universal Pasteurization Co. has demonstrated that with a bang over the last four years.