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Ben Elliott, Owner and President of Legacy Meats

How Legacy Meats works with FoodMaven

November 13, 2019

Ben Elliott, owner and president of Legacy meats, talks about the growth of his company and how FoodMaven helps the mid-sized processor in marketing the products he produces.

CAB Conference talk with rancher Troy Hadrick

South Dakota rancher uses Twitter to be an advocate for animal agriculture.

November 12, 2019

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While at the Certified Angus Beef annual conference, Independent Processor editor Sam Gazdziak spoke with Troy Hadrick, a South Dakota rancher and online animal agriculture advocate.

FoodMaven CEO Deda talks corporate culture

November 12, 2019

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Ben Deda, CEO of FoodMaven, discusses the growth of the company's workforce and its commitment to sustainability with Andy Hanacek, editor-in-chief, in an online-only video Q&A.

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FoodMaven sets out to minimize food waste in the supply chain

Food waste disruptor: FoodMaven has set out to minimize food waste in the supply chain by connecting out-of-spec and over-supply product with end users clamoring for cost-efficient raw materials.

Andy Hanacek

November 11, 2019

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In 2016, FoodMaven was founded in Colorado Springs, Colo., to help eliminate the large amount of wasted food found throughout the supply chain, brought about by products deemed out of specification or over-produced.

Mel Coleman Jr. and Bart Vittori with a Budweiser Clydesdale

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In royal company: Coleman Natural Foods' partnership with Budweiser

The partnership between Coleman Natural Foods and Budweiser helps the meat processor reach a more mainstream audience with its higher-end product line.

Andy Hanacek

October 21, 2019

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In Spring 2019, a partnership between two well-known brands — Coleman Natural Foods and Budweiser, "The King of Beers" — materialized to create a line of cooked sausage and barbecue products aimed at the upcoming summer grilling season and beyond.

Q&A with Coleman, Vittori of Coleman Natural

October 17, 2019

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Andy Hanacek sat down with Mel Coleman Jr. and Bart Vittori of Coleman Natural Foods to discuss the philanthropic and animal-welfare initiatives the company has undertaken over the years.

AAMP

Q&A with AAMP President Rick Reams

October 14, 2019

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Rick Reams was elected president of the American Association of Meat Processors (AAMP) in July during the 80th Annual Convention of Meat Processors and Suppliers' Exhibition, in Mobile, AL.

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Enhancing the Patak Meat Products experience

A larger retail space and new online shipping capabilities makes one of Atlanta’s best food companies even better.

Sam Gazdziak

October 8, 2019

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For the uninitiated, it may seem strange — you wait how long to get to the front of the line? But once people try the Patak Meat Products' renowned deli meats, smoked sausages and other traditional European specialties, they understand. Patak quality and Patak prices are worth a little wait.

Steve Stouffer, President, Tyson Fresh Meats

Stouffer discusses Tyson Fresh Meats employee programs

October 7, 2019

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The National Provisioner sat down with Steve Stouffer, president of Tyson Fresh Meats, to discuss how the company has made adjustments to its corporate culture to meet the needs of its Millennial workforce.

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How Tyson Fresh Meats is meeting the needs of Millennials

As Millennials emerge as the dominant consumer and customer group in the meat and poultry marketplace, Tyson Fresh Meats already has adjusted its strategies and tactics to meet the younger generation's demands.

Andy Hanacek

September 26, 2019

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On the consumer side of the equation, Millennials create a new type of puzzle for processors to solve. They demand quick-and-easy convenience, social responsibility and sustainability, all wrapped in a culinary experience.