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Small businesses embrace AI but need training and support

According to a survey of small business owners from Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Voices, 73% say more training and resources would help them successfully implement AI.
Industry News
March 19, 2026
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Goldman Sachs survey shows 93% percent report positive business impact, yet only 14% have fully integrated AI into core operations


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Cypress Valley Meat Company building signage along with a large sign in the shape of a meat cleaver with a text cutout that says "In Loving Memory of Andy Shaw".
Processor Profile: Cypress Valley Meat Co.

Diverse clientele and commitment to employee and animal welfare drive growth for Cypress Valley Meat

Cypress Valley Meat operates multiple inspected red-meat and poultry plants, serving 2,700 farmers.
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Fred Wilkinson
March 18, 2026
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The Arkansas-based processor has a customer base ranging from individual farm families raising one or two animals per year for personal consumption all the way up to large direct-to-consumer e-commerce brands shipping product nationwide.


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Meat Institute says Schumer bill will decimate meat and poultry industry

'Family Grocery and Farmer Relief Act' would force meat companies with product lines from more than one species to divest and limit their production to one species.
Industry News
March 6, 2026
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Meat Institute says that Sen. Schumer’s bill will destroy the meat packing industry, sending costs for consumers soaring, reducing union jobs, and harming livestock and poultry producers.


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MAMP Convention: Bettcher presents cutting, trimming and skinning technologies

Company provides electric and pneumatic solutions for processing operations of all sizes.
Industry News
March 4, 2026
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Whizard Versa Trimmer brings all the benefits of whizard trimmers to smaller processing lines and operations with features like a unique Twist-N-Go head to use one tool for multiple applications, and a motor within the handpiece, so no bulky external motor is needed.


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Niman Ranch launches Regenerative Organic Certified beef program

Program debuts with a network of ranchers covering 105,000 US acres and a roadmap to reach 250,000 acres by 2028.
Industry News
February 27, 2026
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Niman Ranch bolsters the domestic beef supply by sourcing its Regenerative Organic Certified beef exclusively from US family ranches.


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Cardinal Meats

Cardinal Meats celebrates 60 years

Cardinal Meats grows from a regional processor into a supplier best known for its signature beef burgers and fully cooked products.
Industry News
February 24, 2026
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Family-owned and operated company Cardinal Meats recognizes its 60th anniversary as a moment to honor its past while investing in what comes next — advancing product innovation, strengthening retail and foodservice partnerships and continuing to evolve alongside Canadian food culture.


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Supplier Creekstone Farms expands portioning and ground beef capabilities

Creekstone Farms responds to growing demand for premium meat in the US and the declining number of butchers available to offer the expertise and finesse many retailers need.
Industry News
February 24, 2026
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Annual Meat Conference attendees learn about Creekstone Farms' portion cut lines that debuted in December 2025 and new ground beef processing capabilities that will be operational April 1, 2026.


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On the left: Worker in a food processing plant operates machinery, surrounded by finished sausages. On the right: Raw sausages hanging on racks in a food processing plant.
Processor Profile: Makowski’s Real Sausage Co.

Makowski’s Real Sausage Co. doubles production space with new plant

Fourth-generation family-owned Makowski’s Sausage Co. moves to Lansing, Ill., to support continued growth.
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Sammy Bredar
February 20, 2026
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Makowski's Real Sausage Co. uses racking to optimize production space with its newly opened Lansing, Ill., facility.


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Category Report: Value-Added Seafood Products

Tinned is still in for seafood purchases

Tinned fish products offer convenience and consistency.
Fred Wilkinson
Fred Wilkinson
February 19, 2026
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A mix of nostalgia and trendiness boosts the popularity of tinned seafood.


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MeatMarket.ai launches open-access USDA Beef and Pork Cutout data tool

Newsletter sends each morning in Excel format designed for packers, processors, distributors and wholesale market participants.
Industry News
February 18, 2026
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Release converts the USDA’s afternoon PDF reports into a standardized, searchable spreadsheet format that allows market participants to sort, filter, add freight and more.


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