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The Poultry Report 2026

Affordability and versatility power poultry sales

Younger generations over-index for purchasing chicken.
Fred Wilkinson
Fred Wilkinson
January 9, 2026
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Marketers target innovative new products that appeal to consumers to have another helping of chicken in their on-going meal pattern.


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The Meat Locker

The Meat Locker aims to optimize how processors search for information and solve problems in real time

From grant impact to everyday use, The Meat Locker becomes a practical resource for meat processors.
Christi Calhoun
January 9, 2026
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Planned future enhancements include expanded meat science content and the potential development of an image-based reference library.


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Meat and poultry interests welcome revamped USDA dietary guidelines

The USDA wants Americans to eat more animal protein products.
Fred Wilkinson
Fred Wilkinson
January 8, 2026
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Nutrition policy update ranks as most significant in decades.


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Emerging issues concerning avian flu

While the current public health risk to humans is low, the CDC is watching the situation carefully.
Dan Emery
January 7, 2026
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Regulators work with states to monitor people with animal exposures.


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Chef Tim Byres
The National Provisioner Podcast

Episode 217: Chef Tim Byres explores culinary applications for pork rind pellets

James Beard Award-winning chef and author Tim Byres teams up with Southern Recipe Small Batch.
January 5, 2026
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On episode 217 of The National Provisioner Podcast, James Beard Award-winning chef and author Tim Byres explains how to use Southern Recipe Small Batch's Pop Your Own Pellets in both home kitchens and foodservice operations.


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The National Provisioner's most-viewed stories of 2025

Industry news and new products draw audience attention in 2025.
January 1, 2026
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An article on Congress moving to block USDA's proposed Salmonella rule ranks as The National Provisioner's most-viewed article for 2025.


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Commentary: AMSA

Predicting pork quality from temperature and pH data

Understanding and controlling pH and temperature decline early in processing offers a new way to enhance meat quality and consistency across the supply chain.
December 30, 2025
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By identifying specific time points in the temperature and pH decline curves, plants can target process adjustments where they have the most impact,


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Julia Solomon Ensor

New USDA 'Product of USA' guidance going into effect in 2026

Julia Solomon Ensor, counsel at global law firm Reed Smith, shares compliance considerations for meat and poultry products.
Fred Wilkinson
Fred Wilkinson
December 30, 2025
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Processors and packers must confirm that they have appropriate documentation demonstrating that the 'Made in USA' claim is true, non-misleading, and complies with the new standard.


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Beef, chicken and turkey dominate sales gains

On the fresh meat side, turkey prices were down year-on-year in November 2025, and chicken inflation was very low at 1.1%.
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Anne-Marie Roerink
December 29, 2025
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On the processed meat side, hot dogs had the highest price increases, while processed chicken (nuggets, strips, etc.) prices rose modestly compared with November 2024.  


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Dried meat sticks on a chopping board, whole and sliced jalapeno peppers, cheese and pepper seasoning on a board.
RJ's Meats Processor Profile

Commitment to quality defines Wisconsin-based RJ’s Meats

Rick and Anne Reams demonstrate dedication to quality of their meat products, as well as collaboration across the industry.
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Sammy Bredar
December 18, 2025
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RJ’s Meats wins hundreds of awards for its meat products, signaling a persistent commitment to innovation and satisfaction.


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