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AAMP

Q&A with AAMP President Rick Reams

October 14, 2019

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.

Independent Processor's Prime Cuts

Go small or go home

Farmers & Fishermen Purveyors gathers an All-Star team of talent to supply Atlanta's restaurateurs.

Sam Gazdziak

August 14, 2019

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Farmers & Fishermen Purveyors gathers an All-Star team of talent to supply Atlanta's restaurateurs.

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2019 Independent Processor of the Year: Jensen Meat

This San Diego processor keeps finding new ways to innovate with an age-old favorite: the hamburger.

Sam Gazdziak

August 12, 2019

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Jensen Meat's new venture, a line of frozen, packaged single burger patties under the Solos brand, brings a variety of burger options to the customer, whether they’re meat-eaters, flexitarians or vegetarians.

How Old Wisconsin Sausage attracts and retains employees

July 29, 2019

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Andy Hanacek talks to Angela Casper at Old Wisconsin Sausage (a division of Carl Buddig & Company) about how the plant attracts, retains and treats its employees in the Sheboygan, Wis., region.

Independent Processor's Prime Cuts

Dewig Meats promotes local food

Indiana meat market supports other Indiana food companies

Sam Gazdziak

July 17, 2019

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Along with its braunschweiger, bacon and other meats, Dewig Meats offers sodas, pies, pizzas, salsas, salads, seasonings and cinnamon rolls that are made by other Indiana food companies.

Third and Fourth Generations of the Buddig Family

Processor of the Year

2019 Processor of the Year: Carl Buddig and Company

In full bloom: Following an 18-month period of major acquisitions and expansions, Carl Buddig and Company has watched the seeds of business success sprout, bloom and bear fruit — now it moves into a strategic phase focused on execution.

Andy Hanacek

June 18, 2019

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As Homewood, Ill.-based Carl Buddig and Company celebrated its 75th anniversary in 2018, there was much abuzz about the company, both internally and around the meat and poultry industry.

Ralph's Packing demonstrates the strength of family ties

The next generations are hard at work to continue the success Ralph's Packing has enjoyed for 60 years.

Sam Gazdziak

June 6, 2019

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Under owner-operator Gary Crane and his wife Tess' guidance, Ralph's Packing has evolved from a slaughter and meat-cutting operation to one of the country's most awarded small meat processors. With daughter Erica Hering and son-in-law Jason guiding the business forward and their teenaged sons already learning the ropes, Ralph's is well-positioned to grow its business further than ever.