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Home » Authors » Sammy Bredar
Sammy Bredar

Sammy Bredar

Group Editor, The National Provisioner & Dairy Foods

Sammy Bredar has previously worked as a freelance writer and assistant editor. She graduated from Ball State University in 2022 with a BA in English.

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Greenridge Naturals
Greenridge Naturals

Greenridge Naturals honors European and Midwestern history

Clean-label company caters to consumer trends with trending flavors and snack-size meat sticks.
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Sammy Bredar
December 26, 2023
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Chicagoland-based Greenridge Naturals has had a whirlwind 2023. After recently experiencing exponential growth, the company decided to rebrand in a way that emphasizes its focus on natural and clean products.


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2024 Economic Outlook

Labor and funding access continue to challenge processors

Inflationary impact remains real for consumers and processors alike.
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Sammy Bredar
December 11, 2023
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AAMP, DecisionNext and PMMI discuss inflationary pressures and regulatory concerns.


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Flavor Trends

Global and spicy flavors finding favor

Consumers seek to elevate at-home dining experiences.
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Sammy Bredar
November 18, 2023
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As we approach the finish line for 2023, producers need to know what flavor trends to look out for in the coming year. 


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Processor Profile: Junior's Smokehouse

Finding success through employee satisfaction

Texas-based Junior’s Smokehouse prioritizes both its employees and customers.
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Sammy Bredar
November 16, 2023
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El Campo, Texas-based Junior’s Smokehouse officially opened in 2005, but the business’s namesake began working with meat long before that. Gerhard Drechsler, director of business development, sat down with The National Provisioner to discuss Junior’s Smokehouse.


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PROCESSOR PROFILE

Holland Bros. Meats focuses on driving sales with e-commerce

Mike Holland, one of the owners of Holland Bros. Meats, discusses the origins and trajectory of his family’s business.
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Sammy Bredar
November 2, 2023
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Pennsylvania-based Holland Bros. Meats is a family-owned meat market co-owned by Mike Holland, who is in his family’s fourth generation in the meat business.


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State of the Industry 2023: Veal

Veal sales lag in both dollars and pounds

Almost every veal category saw declines in dollars, units and pounds.
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October 28, 2023
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Veal grinds also saw declining numbers in both sales and pounds.


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State of the Industry 2023: Pork

Fresh pork lags while grinds make gains

Pork decreases in both dollars and pounds sold.
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Sammy Bredar
October 12, 2023
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In contrast to pork in general, pork grinds saw an increase in both sales and pounds.



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Process Expo highlights the bacon production line

Process Expo attendees can experience a guided presentation of a bacon production line three times a day.
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September 28, 2023
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This three-day event is a one-stop shop for food and beverage processors, offering a variety of networking potential and educational opportunities.


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The market and marketers agree on sustainability

Consumers and corporations alike demand sustainable packaging options.
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Sammy Bredar
September 22, 2023
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Demand for sustainable packaging is on the rise.


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 Inside the Hermann Wurst Haus

Hermann Wurst Haus owner expands to second location

Hermann, Mo.-based the Hermann Wurst Haus Market and Restaurant prioritizes the customer experience.
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Sammy Bredar
September 21, 2023
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Mike Sloan is one of the owners of the Hermann Wurst Haus Market and Restaurant, alongside his wife Lynette. These two have an extensive history in the meat processing industry.


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