Meat and Poultry Processing Top Stories - Articles - Page 149

From the Editor's Desk: Employment in the Meat & Poultry Industry Part 1

October 9, 2018

Andy Hanacek's October "From the Editor's Desk" video is the first in a special two-part series focusing on employers and employees in the meat and poultry industry.

American Cured Meat Championships (ACMC) Judging

2018 American Cured Meat Championships

Introduction to the ACMC

Interview with Dr. Terry Houser, Kansas State University

October 9, 2018

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Dr. Terry Houser of Kansas State University discusses the American Cured Meat Championships and why they are a highlight of the AAMP Convention.

Jorge Izquierdo of PMMI and Andy Hanacek of The National Provisioner

Sustainability continues to drive materials, operations in packaging

October 4, 2018

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In this video interview, learn how as consumers demand more environmentally friendly products, processors are working to reduce the materials they use and the food waste that occurs once products hit the shelves.

The effect of snacking and convenience on meat and poultry packaging

Episode 3 of The National Provisioner's video series on trends in the meat & poultry industry with Jorge Izquierdo of PMMI.

October 2, 2018

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In this video interview, Jorge Izquierdo of PMMI explains how the trends of consumers toward snacking and convenience in the meat and poultry marketplace has propelled innovation throughout the processing and packaging chain.

Plant of the Year

2018 Plant of the Year: CS Beef Packers — Kuna, Idaho

September 28, 2018

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When the voting ended in August 2018, the brand new CS Beef Processors plant in Kuna, Idaho, stood as the winner of The National Provisioner’s 2018 Plant of the Year award.

Jorge Izquierdo of PMMI and Andy Hanacek, editor-in-chief of The National Provisioner

Addressing the gender and skills gaps in the food-processing industry

Episode 2 of The National Provisioner's video series on trends in the meat & poultry industry with Jorge Izquierdo of PMMI.

September 27, 2018

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In this video interview, Andy Hanacek, editor-in-chief of The National Provisioner, discusses initiatives that PMMI is embarking upon to help the industry bridge the gender and skills gaps that are present within the processing workforce.

The Bacon Report

2018 Bacon Report: Powerhouse protein

Whether in retail or foodservice applications, bacon continues to win consumers' hearts in an ever-widening variety of uses.

Elizabeth Fuhrman

September 20, 2018

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The bacon category, including refrigerated bacon and non-branded random weight bacon, recorded its highest dollar sales in five years for the 52 weeks ending July 15, according to Chicago-based IRI data of total U.S. multi-outlets.

Automation and robotics in meat and poultry processing

Episode 1 of The National Provisioner's video series on trends in the meat & poultry industry with Jorge Izquierdo of PMMI.

September 17, 2018

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In this video interview, Jorge Izquierdo of PMMI discusses the use of automation and robotics and in meat and poultry processing, including developments PMMI has seen in the last year and the transition to a digital setup.

Independent Processor's Prime Cuts

Small Business Partnerships

Sam Gazdziak

September 12, 2018

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One good turn deserves another, as small independents can work together for mutual success.

Steve Valesko, Vice President, Engineering, Butterball

Steve Valesko discusses Butterball's sustainability initiatives

September 5, 2018

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In this video Q&A with Andy Hanacek, Steve Valesko of Butterball discusses sustainability initiatives the company has incorporated both plant-wide and at the Mt. Olive facility.