Ambassador Skinless Franks ready for a long hot summer The market for skinless hot dogs skews younger than for product with a natural casing. Fred Wilkinson May 24, 2024 No Comments Ambassador Hot Dogs plans a promotional presence at events around Minnesota this summer.Read More
Summer grilling preview: You can still grill in America Whether in their own backyard or on the restaurant patio, consumers make grilled meats a summertime mealtime go-to. Fred Wilkinson May 5, 2024 No Comments Summertime traditions align perfectly with grilling season opportunities to align meat and poultry products with good times and treasured memories.Read More
Special Report: Natural & Organic Meats claim small slice of organic market Fred Wilkinson May 2, 2024 No Comments The meat/fish/poultry category accounts for 4% of the market for organic food products in the US, according to the US Department of Agriculture.Read More
PROCESSOR PROFILE: ZIMMERMAN QUALITY MEATS Custom processing focus expands Enhanced operational agility fuels co-packing and private-label projects. Fred Wilkinson April 16, 2024 No Comments Missouri-based processor Zimmerman Quality Meats makes a wide range of meats for sale at its retail locations and in collaboration with co-packing partners. Read More
Annual Meat Conference 2024 Processors must up their game as labor market favors employees over employers Employers need to understand what motivates people to come the work for their company. Fred Wilkinson March 20, 2024 No Comments Attracting and retaining workers requires the right approach not just from the human resources department but also top management.Read More
Annual Meat Conference 2024 Leaders of Tomorrow honorees introduced during AMC 2024 Record crowd cheers meat and grocery industry rising stars. Fred Wilkinson March 19, 2024 No Comments Leaders of Tomorrow program seeks to foster career development for young professionals.Read More
Coleman All Natural Meats rebrands to grow branded consumer retail and expand foodservice New packaging addresses demand for claim-based food products. Fred Wilkinson March 13, 2024 No Comments Packaging also features the tagline “Always Natural Since 1875.” Read More
Weekly Spotlight UFCW praises USDA Product of USA labeling rule UFCW represents 1.2 million workers. Fred Wilkinson March 13, 2024 No Comments USDA effort lauded for protecting America’s meatpacking workers.Read More
Cattle groups applaud USDA 'Product of USA' labeling final rule USDA move follows years of advocacy by NCBA and USCA. Fred Wilkinson March 12, 2024 No Comments USDA aims to align the voluntary 'Product of USA' label claim with consumer understanding of what the claim means. Read More
Top 100 Processors Participate in the 2024 Top 100 meat and poultry industry survey Our accompanying Greatest Gains Report recognizes smaller companies' growth. Fred Wilkinson March 7, 2024 No Comments Take a couple of minutes to fill out The National Provisioner’s 2024 Top 100 questionnaire.Read More