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Formulation Strategies

Lunch trends: Consumers' snacking habits move into lunch

June 14, 2018

At the retail deli counter, lunchmeat has always been the cornerstone of what makes its way into lunchboxes, until recently. Lunchmeat is showing signs of struggle as consumers change the way they eat, especially around lunch.

Independent Processor's Prime Cuts

The basics of fire insurance for small meat plants

Cole Williams

June 12, 2018

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While the risk of fire is high in a small meat plant, there are efficiencies that can be gained by asking your agent to do a few things that will allow you to maximize your coverage and ensure that your customers' products are covered at a fair price.

A Runner Taking Off From Starting Blocks

Special Report

2018 Top 100 meat and poultry processors: The race is on

As processors pushed to make the most of good economic conditions in 2017, sales are up, acquisitions are occurring more frequently and expansion is happening in the meat and poultry industry.

Sam Gazdziak

May 25, 2018

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For the first time in recent memory, there is a new company at the top of The National Provisioner's annual Top 100 Meat and Poultry Processors Report. Backed by growth in its beef and pork divisions, JBS Holdings holds the top spot in this year’s survey of the meat and poultry industry.

Amazon Keynote

How Amazon handles food safety, recalls

Amazon VP Careltt Ooton spoke Tuesday morning during the Food Safety Summit keynote about how the company uses Natural Language Processing to scan customer feedback, and constantly monitor for food safety issues.

Crystal Lindell

May 9, 2018

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On Dec. 1, 2017, Amazon detected several food safety concerns on a dietary supplement. They suppressed sales the same day and initiated an investigation with the manufacturer. On Jan. 26, almost two months later, the product was officially recalled.

The give-and-take of inspection in meat processing

Federal and state inspection help keep the food supply safe, but it must give small processors the opportunity to survive without drowning in paperwork or burdensome regulations.

Sam Gazdziak

April 24, 2018

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Companies are required to develop procedures to ensure that food safety objectives are being met, and inspectors verify those claims through observation and reviewing documentation.

Food Safety Report | Apparel

Food safety apparel in meat and poultry plants: Suit up for safety

Appropriate food safety apparel in meat and poultry plants can minimize cross-contamination threats, but attaining full compliance can be challenging.

Richard Mitchell

March 26, 2018

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With meat and poultry producers and supermarket meat department operators determined to protect proteins from pathogens and other contaminants, garment suppliers look to develop more effective designs.

Food Safety Report | Cyber-security

Food security: Are you ready for the next cyberattack?

Rob Magee

March 20, 2018

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Although you might not think of the meat and poultry industries as juicy targets for cyber criminals, every company is a potential victim. Even yours.

Special Report

2018 Burger Report: Building better burgers — at home

The growth of better-burger fast-casual players has slowed, but burger love is not going anywhere.

Megan Pellegrini

March 15, 2018

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Burgers are still very popular at restaurants, just not quite as popular. Instead, consumers are experimenting more with making quality hamburgers at home, revealing that foodservice has some work to do with adding interesting options back on the menu.

Food Safety Report | Fight for Food Safety