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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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Q&A: Church's Texas Chicken brings on Bobby Morena as chief development officer

Bobby Morena leads Church’s Texas Chicken’s domestic development efforts, from franchise sales and real estate to design and construction, with an emphasis on accelerating growth across the US.
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Sammy Bredar
April 20, 2026
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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.


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Plant-Based Meats Report 2026

Plant-based meat shifts from novelty to performance

Following years of rapid growth and strong investment, the plant-based meat category is entering a new phase: one less defined by novelty and more by performance.
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April 15, 2026
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As sales decline, plant-based meat producers are focusing on everyday use cases, improved product quality and transparent ingredient panels to drive repeat purchases.


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Serenity Kids introduces three new pork-based pouches

Q&A: Serenity Kids on meat-based baby food and infant nutrition

Serenity Kids offers meat-based pouches specifically for children and recently expanded its portfolio with three new pork-based offerings.
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April 10, 2026
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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.


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Flowing water

Membrane filtration gains traction in protein processing as facilities target water reuse and operational efficiency

As meat and poultry processors face rising water, energy and production costs, efficient wastewater management is becoming more vital to overall plant efficiency.
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April 6, 2026
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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.


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Annual Meat Conference: 2026 Market Outlook for Meat and Poultry

Protein demand fuels 2026 market outlook for meat and poultry

Industry experts discuss supply chain dynamics, pricing shifts and emerging consumer demand patterns, offering actionable insights for retailers, suppliers, processors and industry professionals.
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March 31, 2026
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The 2026 Annual Meat Conference provides an in-depth look at current and future market trends for the meat and poultry industries.


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Communicating Value: Best Practices in Educating Consumers and Driving Beef Sales session

Annual Meat Conference: Consumer education about beef drives increased retail sales

To sustain category momentum, retailers and suppliers are focusing on consumer education, particularly around value, nutrition and preparation
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March 18, 2026
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While demand for beef remains strong, sustained growth will depend on how effectively the industry communicates the product attributes consumers value most.


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AI takes center stage at Annual Meat Conference

Meat industry explores AI applications to drive efficiency gains and add value.
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March 17, 2026
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Annual Meat Conference spotlights artificial intelligence and how AI technology is helping the meat industry streamline operations.


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Culinary trends: Retailers embrace flavor and consumer education to drive engagement

Retailers lean into global flavors and in-store education to inspire cooking at home and strengthen customer loyalty.
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March 9, 2026
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At the 2026 Annual Meat Conference, industry leaders explore how evolving culinary trends are reshaping the way meat departments engage shoppers and create value.


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The Burger Report 2026

Protein demand drives interest in high-quality burgers, bricks and grinds

Consumer demand for protein is at an all-time high, leading shoppers to the burger category to meet nutrition and flavor needs.
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March 5, 2026
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Smashburger, Teton Waters Ranch, 210 Analytics and Prosur share what’s trending in burger production and consumer demands.


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Processor Profile: Makowski’s Real Sausage Co.

Makowski’s Real Sausage Co. doubles production space with new plant

Fourth-generation family-owned Makowski’s Sausage Co. moves to Lansing, Ill., to support continued growth.
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February 20, 2026
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Makowski's Real Sausage Co. uses racking to optimize production space with its newly opened Lansing, Ill., facility.


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