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State of Packaging

Driving change in meat packaging

Brands look to greater traceability, advanced robotics, convenience packaging and workforce development to provide a competitive edge.
Jorge Izquierdo PMMI
January 15, 2016
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As the meat industry approaches 2016, it is important to reflect on the drivers of change and innovation that will continue to affect companies in the new year.


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In the meat and poultry business, change is constant — either you’re improving or you’re static
Business Strategies

Opportunity with a side of restraint

Processors who resist the temptation to overproduce in response to favorable short-term commodity markets can set themselves up for longer-term successes.
Dan Emery
January 7, 2016
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We’re starting the new year off with a really favorable commodity environment for protein producers.


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A temperature fluctuation of just a few degrees in the wrong direction can be catastrophic to the flavors and quality of food

Does quality, safety get a cold shoulder?

Frank Ferko
January 5, 2016
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The food industry understands the impact temperature can have on a cold food product.


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Supply Chain Commentary

How to identify supply-chain vulnerabilities

Jack Ampuja, Supply Chain Optimizers
January 5, 2016
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The expansiveness of today’s cold food supply chain makes the industry particularly sensitive to vulnerabilities.


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Validation: Is it a big deal or not?
Consultants Corner

Validation: Is it a big deal or not?

Andrew Lorenz
January 4, 2016
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There has been a lot of talk, hype and hand-wringing over the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service’s (FSIS) validation data.


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Industry Advocacy

NYC steakhouses: tradition and transition

Chef Craig Koketsu of Quality Meats offers his insights into the trends driving the steakhouse scene in New York City and beyond.
Suzanne Strassburger
December 10, 2015
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Since their establishment, New York City steakhouses have played a significant role in the meat industry.


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Get Real with Beef

The value of a little slice of brisket

Dr. Phil Bass
Dr. Phil Bass
December 8, 2015
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In many circles, if you’re talking versatile and delicious, the conversation turns to a cut that is humble yet elegant: the beef brisket.


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A big, meaty world to explore

Sam Gazdziak
December 2, 2015
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I had an opportunity to eat my way through two of Western Europe’s most renowned meat-loving countries within the last couple of months, and I did it all without having to go through customs.


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Consultants Corner

FSIS training data reveals troublesome trend

Records show inspectors took online training courses on a wide range of topics — many of which have little application to inspectors’ actual jobs.
Andrew Lorenz
November 9, 2015
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I have been asked quite a bit about food-safety training, for production employees and for quality assurance and other food-safety monitors.


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Farm to Plate

One Millennial's dive into humane slaughter

Brooke M. Bartz
Brooke Bartz
October 20, 2015
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Slaughter, in general, has always been the elephant in the room. Everyone knows it happens, but they aren’t sure how it happens and don’t want to ask because they may not like what they find out.


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