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Fred Wilkinson

Fred Wilkinson

Chief Editor, National Provisioner.  

Fred Wilkinson has been writing about food industry news and trends for business audiences for more than 25 years.

Chief Editor, The National Provisioner
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Independent Thoughts

Lab targets HPAI and other poultry threats

New facility expands USDA's Southeast Poultry Research Laboratory’s capabilities to respond to outbreaks.
Fred Wilkinson
Fred Wilkinson
October 6, 2022
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USDA's Southeast Poultry Research Laboratory’s new research facility will play a key role in addressing viral diseases at the state, national and international levels.


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Celebrating 75 years at Old Wisconsin

The summer sausage and meat snack marketer has based its growth on nurturing its employees and sharpening its focus on growing its snack stick product line.
Fred Wilkinson
Fred Wilkinson
September 30, 2022
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The summer sausage and meat snack marketer has based its growth on nurturing its employees and sharpening its focus on growing its snack stick product line.


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Independent Thoughts

Market research bolsters beef and poultry outlook

A pair of reports suggest some positive consumer and market trends for beef and poultry.
Fred Wilkinson
Fred Wilkinson
September 29, 2022
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Marketplace research finds some positive trends for beef and poultry markets.


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Independent Thoughts

Kelly’s Roast Beef taking its beef beyond Boston

Expansion plans include adding six restaurants across New England and 37 in Florida.
Fred Wilkinson
Fred Wilkinson
September 22, 2022
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Kelly’s Roast Beef  — an iconic Boston-based franchise that boasts of inventing the modern roast beef sandwich — is expanding beyond its hometown roots and current four locations.


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Independent Thoughts

Biden Administration seeks to bolster alternative protein development

Executive order coordinates agencies to advance biotechnology and biomanufacturing, including food security, agriculture and supply chain resilience.
Fred Wilkinson
Fred Wilkinson
September 15, 2022
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A recent executive order signed Sept. 12 by President Joe Biden aims to bolster the U.S. biotechnology sector, including alternative proteins.


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Independent Thoughts

Some highlights from the wide world of meat

Walmart beefs up, meat allergies and banning meat ads.
Fred Wilkinson
Fred Wilkinson
September 8, 2022
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This week’s installment of Independent Thoughts might be better named Random Thoughts, namely some unrelated news items gleaned from the always interesting wide world of meat.


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Independent Thoughts

Last call! We want your MIHOF nominations

Fred Wilkinson
Fred Wilkinson
September 1, 2022
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The Meat Industry Hall of Fame is issuing a last call for our 2022 nominees. 



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2022 Bacon Report

Bacon Report 2022: All Sizzle, no fizzle

Creative flavors and merchandising help fuel continued strong markets in the category.
Fred Wilkinson
Fred Wilkinson
August 30, 2022
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Creative flavors and merchandising help fuel continued strong markets in the category.


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Pork makes the cut for value in an inflationary market

Fresh pork’s price increases in the past 12 months have been more modest than those of most value-added pork products and other meat categories.
Fred Wilkinson
Fred Wilkinson
August 29, 2022
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Fresh pork’s price increases in the past 12 months have been more modest than those of most value-added pork products and other meat categories.


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2022 Independent Processor of the Year: Burger Specialty Foods

With a new name to reflect its growth as a food marketer, the company remains true to its ham-curing roots as it expands into new products and market regions.
Fred Wilkinson
Fred Wilkinson
August 22, 2022
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With a new name to reflect its growth as a food marketer, the company remains true to its ham-curing roots as it expands into new products and market regions.


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