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Lower-salt meat and poultry products may attract the expanding base of older and wellness-focused shoppers, but retailers may have a tough time marketing them.

In early 2011, Congress passed the Food Safety Modernization Act (“FSMA”). The new legislation, which was signed into law quickly, was designed to improve the overall safety of FDA-regulated products. 

The National Provisioner's Andy Hanacek and Ozlem Worpel, Director, Fresh Meats Marketing at Tyson Foods, Fresh Meats, discuss more foodservice taste trends influencing consumer expectations: under-used cuts of meat, cooking with wine and more.

On Feb. 7, the deadline to submit comments on a new definition of “Waters of the United States” (WOTUS) passed and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will soon be finalized. 

With shoppers seeking newer barbecue flavor and cuts, retailers should provide the necessary products, recipes, in-store expertise, price points, and information to maximize activity. 

Fat in meat animals consists mostly of triglycerides, acquired from dietary sources, and fatty acid de novo synthesis (Bravo-Lamas et al., 2018). Lipid-derived flavor compounds include aldehydes (alkanals), ketones, carboxylic acids (alkanoics), alcohols (alkanols), lactones, and alkylfurans (Mottram, 1998). 

If you ever visit the Certified Angus Beef headquarters in Wooster, Ohio, you should be prepared to eat well. Here, Chef Tony Biggs, Director of Culinary Arts, demonstrates to The National Provisioner’s Andy Hanacek how to use shaved steak to make a delicious Korean bowl.

West Liberty Foods President Brandon Achen talks with Andy Hanacek about the company’s pandemic experiences and its upcoming plans.

Meat snack brand looks to expand its better-for-you presence with sports supplements.

It’s hard to imagine a product that has weathered COVID-19 restrictions better than hamburgers. America’s classic patty was already portable, comforting, and innovative. Now, new and bolder exotic flavors are bringing excitement to the burger category.