COMMENTARY: PMMI Transforming logistics Technology forestalls supply chain disruptions. Tom Egan August 26, 2024 No Comments The logistics process has become smarter, faster and more efficient by automating operations, adopting technology and forging partnerships to build resiliency.Read More
The National Provisioner Podcast Episode 176: SMA rebrands to better serve its growing associate base Southwest Meat Association pivots to meet the needs its regionally diverse membership. August 26, 2024 No Comments Outgoing SMA chairwoman Karrie Menz discusses SMA's recent rebranding effort, Read More
SMA embraces rebranding effort Southwest Meat Association rebrands as SMA as the group's growth increasingly comes from outside of the Southwest. Lacy Bates August 26, 2024 No Comments SMA represents member companies in more than 30 states.Read More
Hormel's #CooknBacon campaign with Senior Brand Manager of Bacon Vertical Aly Sill Promo includes US Olympic team synchronized divers Kassidy Cook and Sarah Bacon. August 23, 2024 No Comments The effort focuses on what makes Hormel Black Label Bacon different from similar bacon products on the market.Read More
Chomps talks meat snack trends, C-store expansion Chomps discusses its atypical expansion strategy. August 22, 2024 No Comments Chomps Head of Sales sits down with us to discuss current category trends, as well as the brand’s expansion into C-stores nationwide.Read More
Meat Industry Hall of Fame Meat Industry Hall of Fame Class of 2023: Oscar G. Mayer Many of the Class of 2023 inductees grew up in the meat industry, and posthumous inductee Oscar G. Mayer is no different. Industry News August 20, 2024 No Comments Oscar G. Mayer grew his family's business a Chicago-focused enterprise to a large, nationally recognized meat producer.Read More
Wixon's Ryan Kukuruzovic talks flavor trends and product development Innovation marks foodservice product development. August 20, 2024 No Comments Creative flavor pairings can capture the interest of consumers seeking novelty and value. Read More
Harris campaign aiming to make food prices a political issue Democratic presidential hopeful suggests a federal ban on price gouging on groceries with emphasis on rising meat prices. Fred Wilkinson August 15, 2024 No Comments The candidate blames price gouging on groceries for a large part of rising consumer food costs.Read More
Monster month of July for the meat department Consumers make more home-prepared meals but also integrate grocery deli-prepared foods and meals. Anne-Marie Roerink August 15, 2024 No Comments The average price per pound in the meat department across all cuts and kinds stood at $4.71 in July 2024.Read More
Video Acosta Group's Kathy Risch discusses grilling trends Taste and flavor rank as the No. 1 reason people grill. August 9, 2024 No Comments Learn how foodservice operators can leverage grilled meats to add value to an eating occasion, what flavors are trending and more. Read More