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Sausage prices are down and both processors and foodservice operators are offering more flavorful, unique options

Sausage report: Shifting the sting

As pork prices have normalized, sausage processors began adding strong, unique flavors that sting the senses.
Megan Pellegrini
Megan Pellegrini
July 1, 2016
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The summer grilling season is upon us, and sausages are certainly a longtime standby at most holiday get-togethers.


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Recently OSHA instructed its compliance officers to expand every inspection at poultry-processing plants into a full-blown comprehensive inspection
Poultry Perspectives

Is OSHA expanding poultry inspections beyond legal limits?

Paul Pressley, U.S. Poultry & Egg Association
Paul Pressley
June 13, 2016
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This year the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) chose poultry processing for a special emphasis program and is conducting comprehensive safety and health inspections at poultry plants.


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Simple measures can help improve biosecurity for small poultry farms

Addressing HPAI concerns in small poultry flocks

Brooke M. Bartz
Brooke Bartz
June 9, 2016
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Highly pathogenic avian influenza has been the topic of hot news for over the past year in my realm of poultry production.


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Inside an early meat packing plant
NP's 125th Anniversary Coverage

The National Provisioner celebrates 125 years!

1891-1916: The meat industry during NP's first 25 years
Bryan Salvage
June 8, 2016
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Two months after the Dalton Gang’s first train-robbery attempt of Southern Pacific No. 17 near Alila, Calif., the premiere issue of The National Provisioner (NP) was published April 11, 1891, by Ganz & Marx in New York.


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A variety of Petit Jean Meats products including ham, sausage, bacon, and bologna

Petit Jean Meats: Long history, strong future

Sam Gazdziak
June 6, 2016
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Morrilton Packing, better known as Petit Jean Meats, is such an institution that generations of Arkansans have grown up on its products.


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Dave Hansen, Ron Foster, and Dan Huber of Foster Farms
Processor of the Year

2016 Processor of the Year: Foster Farms

Innovation, investment and major expansion have helped Foster Farms catapult itself from a regional poultry leader to a high-flying national contender.
Andy Hanacek
June 2, 2016
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The success of Foster Farms' ambitious journey to category and industry leadership and overall excellence has earned the company the distinction of being named The National Provisioner’s 2016 Processor of the Year.


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A majority of the 2016 top 100 meat and poultry processors blasted through challenges of the past year
Special Report

Top 100 meat and poultry processors 2016: Blasting through

A majority of meat and poultry processors cited in our Top 100 Processors Report was able to overcome the challenges of the past year to secure positive outcomes.
Sam Gazdziak
May 16, 2016
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The news from the Top 100 meat and poultry processors and the news about the meat industry have had two very different tones this year.


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The Sierra Meat & Seafood team outside the Reno, Nevada headquarters
Cover Story

Sierra Meat & Seafood: A calculated approach

Reno, Nev.-based Sierra Meat & Seafood looks to build upon its legacy businesses and bring specialty meats to a wider audience, but on a growth curve that doesn’t outrun its ability to offer high-quality products.
Andy Hanacek
May 12, 2016
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Versatile protein processor Sierra Meat & Seafood quietly has been making a name for itself in the greater Sierra Nevada region.


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Sandwiches remain the most popular lunch menu item
Formulation Strategies

The Lunch Bunch: Sandwiches continue to drive lunch protein trends

Lunchtime sandwiches — as popular as ever — combine unique, creative proteins with traditional and ethnic combinations.
Megan Pellegrini
Megan Pellegrini
May 11, 2016
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It’s estimated that Americans eat 300 million sandwiches a day, or roughly one per person, but are they popular enough to keep proteins top of mind for consumers at lunchtime?


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The majority of humane handling enforcement actions in 2015 were documented in cattle facilities

Animal welfare: teachable moments of 2015

Faith Baier Amanda Munger
Kurt Vogel headshot
Kurt D. Vogel PhD
April 12, 2016
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In 2015, 96 humane handling enforcement actions were posted to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) Web site.


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