Articles by Sammy Bredar

The National Provisioner sits down with Bobby Morena to discuss his appointment, top priorities as chief development officer and opportunities for Church’s Texas Chicken in the current fast-casual and QSR landscape.

As sales decline, plant-based meat producers are focusing on everyday use cases, improved product quality and transparent ingredient panels to drive repeat purchases.

The National Provisioner sits down with Jennie Shen, director of insights and innovation at Serenity Kids, to discuss the brand's new pork-based pouches and opportunities for innovation in meat-based baby nutrition.

Membrane technology may not be top of mind for meat and poultry operations, but it is becoming increasingly relevant as facilities look for innovative ways to improve water management, optimize byproduct valorization and streamline overall process efficiency.

The 2026 Annual Meat Conference provides an in-depth look at current and future market trends for the meat and poultry industries.

While demand for beef remains strong, sustained growth will depend on how effectively the industry communicates the product attributes consumers value most.

Annual Meat Conference spotlights artificial intelligence and how AI technology is helping the meat industry streamline operations.

At the 2026 Annual Meat Conference, industry leaders explore how evolving culinary trends are reshaping the way meat departments engage shoppers and create value.

Smashburger, Teton Waters Ranch, 210 Analytics and Prosur share what’s trending in burger production and consumer demands.

Makowski's Real Sausage Co. uses racking to optimize production space with its newly opened Lansing, Ill., facility.