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Articles by Dr. Joe Cordray

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Fresh bratwurst - Great for summertime cookouts

Dr. Joe Cordray
June 20, 2018
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To produce fresh bratwurst that keeps customers coming back for more, you need to keep in mind several different things when you manufacture fresh bratwurst: meat used, nonmeat ingredients and manufacturing procedures.
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Understanding the basics of a strong food sanitation program

Dr. Joe Cordray
April 24, 2018
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A strong sanitation program is an essential part of a strong food safety program. There are four basic reasons that we need a good cleaning and sanitation program.
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Lean Ground Beef Labels
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Improve your label, improve sales and customer satisfaction

Dr. Joe Cordray
February 19, 2018
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The first thing customers see relative to a package of your product is the external appearance. A big part of your external appearance is your label. An attractive label will catch the eye of potential new customers and remind loyal customers of why they like your product.
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Setting goals for the small and midsize meat processor

A New Year is a time for new ideas
Dr. Joe Cordray
December 7, 2017
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To enhance their opportunity for success, every small and midsize meat processor should have a list of short-term (12 months or less) and long-term (1 year or longer) goals.
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A winning workplace environment

Dr. Joe Cordray
October 13, 2017
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When you have a winning workplace environment, employees look forward to coming to work, being productive and helping the business grow. Following are some tips to ensure your workplace environment is a winning environment for your employees.
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Do something different - plan ahead

Dr. Joe Cordray
August 21, 2017
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Many times we fail to capitalize on sales opportunities because we are not prepared. A Christmas holiday season sales opportunity that many meat processors find to be very profitable is gift boxes.


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Sampling sells

Dr. Joe Cordray
June 14, 2017
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Sampling provides an excellent way to spark a customer’s interest in your products and ultimately generate a sale. Your goal should be to not only generate an initial sale but also to generate repeat sales.


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Small meat plants and FDA’s Food Safety Modernization Act

Dr. Joe Cordray
April 11, 2017
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Typically meat plants are exempt from FDA regulations; however, under certain conditions some meat plants will need to comply with parts of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA).


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Specialty meat products for special occasions

Dr. Joe Cordray
February 10, 2017
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Many small and medium size meat processors have their own retail area in which they sell products to the public.


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Why Do We Reassess HACCP Plans?

Dr. Joe Cordray
December 6, 2016
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We reassess HACCP Plans for two reasons. First, it is required by regulation that meat plants reassess their HACCP Plans at least once each calendar year.


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