Meat and Poultry Processing Top Stories - Articles - Page 59

Special Report: Operational Efficiencies

Utilizing automation and equipment solutions to optimize operational efficiency

February 24, 2024

The industry as a whole is focused on waste reduction — from sustainable packaging to GHG emissions reductions, the meat industry is cutting back on waste and excess.

The Seafood Report 2024

Seafood consumption trending up

The average price per pound for fresh seafood remains higher than for other proteins.

Fred Wilkinson

February 23, 2024

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The seafood category began 2024 with prices down for frozen and fresh shellfish, according to Circana retail market research.

Tech Topics

Processors' cold storage strategy should reflect their go-to-market strategy

Utilize cold storage close to production or close to customers.

Fred Wilkinson

February 21, 2024

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Processors' operational considerations include whether the cold storage facility is automated.

The National Provisioner Podcast: IPWA and Fresno State’s COOP promote poultry welfare

The International Poultry Welfare Alliance and Fresno State's Center for the Optimization of Poultry collaborate on poultry welfare resources.

February 20, 2024

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Fresno State’s Dr. Katy Tarrant sits down with The National Provisioner to discuss poultry welfare training modules and Key Welfare Indicators.

Meat case sets strong pace out of the gate for '24

January brought year-on-year deflation for the vast majority of fresh and processed categories.

Anne-Marie Roerink

February 16, 2024

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Despite price increases slowing down, 93% of consumers in the January Circana shopper survey remained concerned over grocery prices.

Independent Thoughts

Aquaculture Stewardship Council aims to transform seafood farming globally

ASC shares insights on best practices.

Fred Wilkinson

February 15, 2024

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The Aquaculture Stewardship Council promotes the best environmental and social aquaculture performance to further environmental sustainability.

Chris Perdue highlights Air Fryer Ready Crispy Wings

Perdue discusses the inspiration behind Air Fryer Ready Crispy Wings.

February 8, 2024

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He discusses the biggest challenges in creating a restaurant-quality product for home consumption.

Independent Thoughts

Take a big picture approach to automation

Processors must think of automation as a complete system and not a collection of independent functions.

Fred Wilkinson

February 8, 2024

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Automation will expose your shortcomings, JLS president says.

New products from the IPPE 2024 expo floor

New solutions for packaging, food safety and quality assurance debut at the event.

Fred Wilkinson

February 1, 2024

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Rollouts include detection systems and a tool to optimize refrigeration systems.

Ryan Meyer (left), Creekstone Farms senior vice president of procurement and marketing, and Michael Sullivan, Creekstone Farms regional sales manager at the Arkansas City, Kan., processing facility.

Processor Profile: Creekstone Farms

Focus on beef underlies Creekstone Farms' broadening scope

Fred Wilkinson

January 30, 2024

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ARKANSAS CITY, Kan. -- Creekstone Farms Premium Beef LLC recently took home the title of North America's Best Steak for its Ribeye Wet-Aged Steak at the 2023 World Steak Challenge, underscoring the company’s foundational commitment to delivering high-quality 100% Black Angus beef.