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State of the Industry

State of the Chicken Industry 2017: NCC's perspective

Chicken market forecast: not too hot, not too cold

October 19, 2017

Barring a disruptive event, 2018 should be another Goldilocks year for chicken producers/processors. “Not too hot, not too cold” characterizes chicken market conditions for 2017 with indicators pointing to a repeat situation in the New Year.

State of the Industry

State of the Meat and Poultry Industry 2017: Pork

Customers benefit from growing pork supplies.

Patrick Fleming, the National Pork Board

October 18, 2017

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With pork production expected to be up more than 12 percent in 2017, abundant supplies mean pork will continue to be a good value for both retailers and consumers.

State of the Industry

State of the Beef Industry 2017: CAB's perspective

Feeding Quality Forum Ag prospects looking up

Miranda Reiman

October 17, 2017

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It might not feel like a quick ascent, but agriculture will climb out of the slump affecting nearly all sectors in recent years.

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).

State of the Industry

State of the Meat and Poultry Industry 2017: Beef

Why be bullish on beef

Rick Husted

October 16, 2017

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With the domestic beef cattle herd expansion and steady increases in supply, the state of the beef industry is evolving and there is reason for optimism moving forward.

State of the Industry

State of the Meat and Poultry Industry 2017: Animal welfare

Keep driving to improve animal care, handling

Kurt D. Vogel PhD

October 13, 2017

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An improvement mode continues for humane handling and stunning in beef and pork plants in North America.

State of the Industry

State of the Meat and Poultry Industry 2017: Packaging

Your wish is my command... Consumer demands continue to focus the growth of packaging segments.

Hallie Forcinio

October 12, 2017

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Demand for meat packaging in the United States stands at $5.1 billion and will grow steadily through 2021, predicts a report from The Freedonia Group, in Cleveland, Ohio.

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.

AAMP Q&A

Q&A with AAMP President Louis E. Muench

October 9, 2017

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The recipient and new president of the country’s largest meat industry association is Louie Muench, president of Louie’s Finer Meats.

Plant of the Year

2017 Plant of the Year: Smithfield Foods — Smithfield, Va.

September 19, 2017

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It was a tight race to the final day, but after the clock ticked to Aug. 1, 2017, and voting ended, Smithfield Foods’ hometown plant — the Smithfield, Va., processing facility — stood as the winner of The National Provisioner’s 2017 Plant of the Year award.