Meat and Poultry Processing Top Stories - Articles - Page 46

How meat processors can optimize packaging operations for Thanksgiving demand

CEO of US Packaging & Wrapping shares strategies on scaling up to meet holiday demand with packaging solutions.

Fred Wilkinson

September 27, 2024

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Processors need to assess how scalable and flexible their automation systems are.

A conversation with Cargill Food Vice President of Sustainability Eliza Clark

In this discussion, Clark highlights how it feels to win two major sustainability awards.

September 25, 2024

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Topics include what sustainability goals Cargill has yet to reach.

Meat Industry Hall of Fame

Meat Industry Hall of Fame Class of 2023: John A. Stadler

Commitment to quality, entrepreneurship and relationship building earn John A. Stadler a spot in the Meat Industry Hall of Fame.

Industry News

September 25, 2024

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The Meat Industry Hall of Fame honors retired meat industry executive John A. Stadler.

Michael Schafer, commercial business lead at Vermont Smoke & Cure

The National Provisioner Podcast

Podcast episode 180: Vermont Smoke and Cure shares meat snack category trends

Vermont Smoke and Cure debuts poultry-based snack options in response to consumer demand.

September 24, 2024

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Vermont Smoke and Cure sits down with us to discuss poultry-based snacks and popular category flavors.

Cattle slaughter through August 2024 down 3.5% from a year ago

Fewer cows coming to market accounts for much of the decline, along with a decline in heifer slaughter.

Altin Kalo

September 24, 2024

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Sending fewer female cattle to slaughter is the first step in finding the cyclical bottom.

Ranch2Retail model reimagines beef supply chain

Angus rancher and former Walmart consultant Lamar Steiger aims to revolutionize the beef supply chain with his Ranch2Retail model.

September 23, 2024

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New venture works to bridge the gap between ranch and retail perspectives.

Defining value in the beef industry

What does 'value' mean to consumers?

Sammy Bredar

September 23, 2024

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Retail and foodservice distributors gather with the Certified Angus Beef brand to review market opportunities, category constraints and consumer trends.

Year to date, meat department pounds up 1.8% vs. last year

Value-added and deli-prepared sales are strengthening, reflecting a continued need for convenient solutions.

Anne-Marie Roerink

September 20, 2024

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Pork, beef and bacon experience price increases in August 2024.

The National Provisioner Podcast

Episode 179: Innovation and quality driving private-label category gains

Private-label brands such as Costco's Kirkland stand out even among the broad array of national brands.

September 18, 2024

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Research finds seven out of 10 of the top retailers by grocery dollar share are top private-brand players.

Optimizing in-flight meal sustainability with wild Alaska pollock

Wild Alaska pollock as a protein source has been proven to leave a much smaller and sustainable footprint than the farming and distribution of beef, pork, chicken and even tofu.