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2019 Food Safety Report | Apparel

Food safety apparel: Dress for food safety success

Plant managers are key to educating employees on cross-contamination, auditing vendors and providing clean uniforms.

March 6, 2019

In food processing plants, food safety garments are worn to protect the wearer and the product itself from cross-contamination. Simple enough. But how successful a plant is in preventing cross-contamination from uniforms is where it gets tricky.

U.S. Poultry Production Index Data Trends

Market Snapshot | U.S. Poultry

U.S. poultry market: Slow, slight slide

Connor Lokar

March 5, 2019

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Average U.S. poultry production during the 12 months through October (latest data available) was up 2.7 percent from the prior year.

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2019 Burger Report: Beyond basics

Variety of grinds, textures, toppings appealing to consumers.

Richard Mitchell

March 4, 2019

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The burger sector is turning into an increasingly complex and opportunistic protein market.

Special Report | Mission to Poland

Mission to Poland: Part One

Independent Processor editor Sam Gazdziak traveled to Poland for a seminar and tour of two leading European meat processors.

Sam Gazdziak

February 22, 2019

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The purpose of this trip was to bring together media and food industry experts from the United States and Canada and processors from Poland.

Independent Processor 2019 Meat Industry Outlook

Despite trade and economic questions,  the outlook for the New Year looks bright.

Sam Gazdziak

February 19, 2019

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Taken as a whole, 2018 was a strong year for the U.S. economy, and the New Year should keep the momentum rolling. There are concerns ahead, such as the trade war with China and the partial shutdown of the U.S. government (as of press time) that could slow the country's growth.

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2019 Seafood Report: Jumping right in...

More Americans are sampling ethnic seafood dishes, raw fish and snacks.

Megan Pellegrini

February 1, 2019

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There's nothing fishy about seafood's popularity. Americans are sampling more ethnic seafood dishes, poke, raw fish and snacks, and finding fish to be a versatile partner with street foods and spices.

Formulation Strategies: more than a main meal

The greater use of meat and poultry as a snack, appetizer or side dish can bolster sector sales, but industry operators must surmount merchandising challenges.

Richard Mitchell

January 31, 2019

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Positioning meat and poultry as more than a center-of-the-plate item can potentially generate a bonanza of additional activity for retail and foodservice operators.

Special Report | Latin America

State of Latin America meat industry

Ivan Rioja-Scott

January 29, 2019

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To the list of the top 10 nations in the world in meat production, the Latin American region contributes three countries: Brazil, second only behind the USA, is followed by Argentina in sixth place and Mexico in eighth.

Business Strategies | 2019 Outlook

2019 Meat & Poultry Industry Outlook: A box of chocolates

Plenty of delicious opportunities exist for the industry, but 2019 could also produce some undesirable outcomes if the wrong choices are made.

Dan Emery

January 25, 2019

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Welcome to 2019, a year filled with potential greatness, but also potential disappointment. Grab a chocolate from the symbolic business box, take a bite and hope for the best!

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Don't let credit cause you to miss the export boat

James Burrows

January 21, 2019

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American businesses are increasingly turning to exporting as a source of growth, and the processed food industry is no exception. This outward momentum is evident as U.S. food exports surpassed $139 billion in 2017.