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A beef packing plant owned by a sixth-generation Iowa farm family will soon be processing beef for sale on site and beyond.

The trendy Nashville Hot flavor has outgrown Nashville -- and chicken. 

Three consumer trends are influencing the meat department at retail -- supply chain shortages, increasing consumer comfort with purchasing meat online and retailers’ embrace of multiple channels to connect with shoppers.

Consumers are still shopping for protein, but economic factors are impacting types of purchases, brand loyalty.

The National Provisioner’s annual look at the health of the industry publishes in May.

I recently spoke with a veteran packaging executive whose experiences span enough years that his notions on trays are well informed by practical knowledge and businesslike candor.

A sector that has struggled in the pandemic shows remains resilient.

Phosphate substitutes increasing in marinades and brines.

More processors are injecting marinades into meat and poultry to create higher-margin items with added flavor, but operators must adhere to strict guidelines if they are to sustain quality and shopper interest. 

Ambassador Meats sponsors annual Pond Hockey Championships.