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Independent Processor Editorial Independent Thoughts

Prime Cuts

Release your inner mad scientist

January 12, 2018

Whether you have a small meat market or a high-end retail product line, customers seek you out because you offer something that they can’t find from the larger meat corporations. Your creativity in developing these products is an asset, so take full advantage of it!

Poultry Perspectives

2018 IPPE education programs

The International Production & Processing Expo's education programs provide timely, relevant solutions for business improvement.

Nath Morris, U.S. Poultry & Egg Association

December 15, 2017

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Is there a correlation between the growth of attendee numbers at the International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) and the quality and increase in educational session opportunities during IPPE?

The AAMP Leadership Team in Washington DC

AAMP Editorial

Ramping up representation of independent processors in Washington

Christopher Young

December 15, 2017

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AAMP representatives traveled to Washington as an organization, not part of other industry meetings, and sat down with the leadership of FSIS for face-to-face talks on issues that are important to our members.

Prime Cuts

An industry-wide resolution for 2018

Sam Gazdziak

December 12, 2017

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While a multi-billion dollar corporation doesn't have much in common with a small meat market, there are some similarities. Chief among them would be something at or near the top of their list of challenges: finding and retaining good employees.

Cordray's Column

Setting goals for the small and midsize meat processor

A New Year is a time for new ideas

Dr. Joe Cordray

December 7, 2017

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To enhance their opportunity for success, every small and midsize meat processor should have a list of short-term (12 months or less) and long-term (1 year or longer) goals.

Prime Cuts

Giving thanks in the meat industry

Sam Gazdziak

November 14, 2017

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After a tumultuous year, it’s important to remember the good things from the past year.

Farm to Plate

Egg freshness myths and facts

Eggs-tending education

Brooke Bartz

November 6, 2017

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One of my favorite daytime cooking shows discussed how the brown shell, the organic farm status and deep orange color meant that eggs were fresh. Wait a minute! None of those things are true indicators of freshness in eggs.

AAMP Editorial

Independent Processor and AAMP's new partnership

Christopher Young

October 17, 2017

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I am writing to you today to tell you how excited I am about the new partnership between BNP Media, Independent Processor Magazine and The American Association of Meat Processors (AAMP).

Cordray's Column

A winning workplace environment

Dr. Joe Cordray

October 13, 2017

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When you have a winning workplace environment, employees look forward to coming to work, being productive and helping the business grow. Following are some tips to ensure your workplace environment is a winning environment for your employees.

Standing up for Montana processors

Industry and state government come together to improve state inspection program.

Andrew Lorenz

October 10, 2017

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The term that comes to mind is “regulatory overreach” – a phrase that crops up from time to time, typically when regulators decide to make and enforce their own regulations.