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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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AAMP

AAMP-ed up: Convention promises full agenda and expo floor

Fred Wilkinson
Fred Wilkinson
June 2, 2022
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A packed agenda and exposition floor await attendees of the American Association of Meat Processors’ 83rd American Convention of Meat Processors & Suppliers’ Exhibition.


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AAMP

Get ready for the American Cured Meat Championships

Fred Wilkinson
Fred Wilkinson
June 2, 2022
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The American Association of Meat Processors’ American Convention of Meat Processors & Suppliers’ Exhibition offers plenty of attractions: learning about new products, catching up with old friends and colleagues, and more.


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Teton Waters Ranch hires long-time natural foods industry leader Jeff Tripician as CEO

Health, sustainability, and grass-fed beef

Fred Wilkinson
Fred Wilkinson
May 25, 2022
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Jeff Tripician is a longtime proponent of sustainably raised meat products and how they connect the livelihood of farmers and ranchers, environmental sustainability, and improved health for consumers.


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Protecting data at automated meat plants intersects with labor issues

Fred Wilkinson
Fred Wilkinson
May 25, 2022
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Many meat processors have embraced the opportunity to maximize use of inputs and ensure the highest level of food safety during production by integrating critical software capabilities to leverage real-time actionable knowledge and provide insight and analytics for enhanced control, consistency, and cost savings.


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Satellite technology boosts sustainability at Silver Fern Farms

Fred Wilkinson
Fred Wilkinson
May 18, 2022
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Silver Fern Farms posted a recent market expansion milestone, now selling its Net Carbon Zero by Nature 100% Grass-Fed Angus Beef in more than 134 Jewel-Osco supermarkets across the Midwest.


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Big packs appeal to consumers looking to stock up and share

Fred Wilkinson
Fred Wilkinson
May 12, 2022
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Americans are feeling a little jerky — not in the rude, inconsiderate sense but rather they are in the mood for dried beef deliciousness.


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Volpi Foods' Responsibly Raised sustainability journey

Fred Wilkinson
Fred Wilkinson
May 6, 2022
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St. Louis-based marketer of charcuterie products Volpi Foods is entering its 120th year, and in line with Volpi’s ongoing sustainability efforts that milestone brought to mind the question of what would the company’s next 100 years look like.


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Meat makes memories

Fred Wilkinson
Fred Wilkinson
May 4, 2022
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I enjoyed many unforgettable eating experiences, and much of the time it was the meat that made the memory.


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Greater Omaha Packing donates ground beef, money to support Ukraine

Fred Wilkinson
Fred Wilkinson
May 2, 2022
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Greater Omaha Packing Co. is donating 27,600 pounds of ground beef and $105,000 in monetary support to aid the Ukrainian people during their ongoing conflict with Russia.


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Streamlined Production

Tight labor markets can make a processing plant equipment upgrade an attractive consideration

Fred Wilkinson
Fred Wilkinson
April 28, 2022
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The global meat processing equipment market is anticipated to grow, fueled by the world’s increasing population of meat-eating consumers with high disposable incomes raising demand for meat products.


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