Processor Profile: Culver Duck Farm Indiana duck farm expands export opportunities Middlebury, Ind.-based Culver Duck Farm dedicates itself to continuous improvement. Sammy Bredar June 16, 2025 No Comments Culver Duck is the first and only meat duck farm in North America to hold American Humane Certified status.Read More
Category Report: Beef Beef demand shows resilience despite tight supply Convenience and premiumization drive beef product innovation. Sammy Bredar June 16, 2025 No Comments Demand for natural, less processed products puts beef in the spotlight.Read More
Commentary: PMMI Automation, robotics and AI technologies advance meat and poultry operations The deployment of AI is changing the way meat products are manufactured, inspected, and managed, providing solutions that improve quality, efficiency and safety. Tom Egan June 13, 2025 No Comments PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2025 will feature cutting-edge automation, live machinery demos and efficiency-driven solutions in action.Read More
Special Report: Co-Packing & Private-Label Opportunities Private-label offerings meeting consumer demands for value More than half of Gen Z shoppers say they ‘always/frequently’ choose where they shop based on store brands. Fred Wilkinson June 13, 2025 No Comments Retailers aim to set themselves apart with exclusive brands offering value and innovative flavors.Read More
The National Provisioner Videos Showcasing the Cardinal Roadhouse Smash Burger with Cardinal Meat Specialists President and Owner Brent Cator In this interview, Cator explains the most challenging aspect of creating a convenient burger product for home consumption. June 12, 2025 No Comments What are the advantages of having a smash burger compared to a normal burger?Read More
Special Report: AI, Automation & Robotics The future of AI and automation at the meat plant Demand for greater efficiency, food safety and adaptability influence AI and automation development for meat processing. Sammy Bredar June 12, 2025 No Comments Meat producers explore human and robot collaboration. Read More
Special Report: Foodservice Proteins remain popular but have to hold up during takeout Off-site dining accounts for three-quarters of restaurant traffic. Fred Wilkinson June 11, 2025 No Comments Adding value at foodservice includes meat and poultry products that can help operators deal with staffing challenges.Read More
Fight for Food Safety Both Salmonella – and its proposed regulations – have proven to be elusive FSIS will continue to evaluate whether current poultry Salmonella performance standards warrant updates. Shawn K. Stevens June 10, 2025 No Comments FSIS puts the proposed framework 'on hold' but says the agency remains committed to reducing Salmonella illnesses. Read More
Meat Industry Hall of Fame Congratulations, Meat Industry Hall of Fame Class of 2024! The Meat Industry Hall of Fame invites all meat and poultry industry stakeholders to congratulate its Class of 2024. June 9, 2025 No Comments Six industry veterans receive recognition for their significant contributions to the meat industry.Read More
How is the health and wellness movement impacting the meat industry? Consumer concern over health and wellness places the meat and poultry category in a strong position moving forward. Sammy Bredar June 5, 2025 No Comments 84.51 uncovers protein purchasing trends related to the health and wellness movement.Read More