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Meat Science Review

Independent Processor 2019 Meat Industry Outlook

Despite trade and economic questions, 
the outlook for the New Year looks bright.
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Sam Gazdziak
February 19, 2019
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Taken as a whole, 2018 was a strong year for the U.S. economy, and the New Year should keep the momentum rolling. There are concerns ahead, such as the trade war with China and the partial shutdown of the U.S. government (as of press time) that could slow the country's growth.
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Fisherman Casting Net
State of the Industry 2018

State of the Meat & Poultry Industry Workforce 2018

Baiting the employment hook: Long-term labor issues won't be resolved without processors improving their tactics to attract and retain workers.
Christine McCracken
October 26, 2018
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In this highly competitive environment, traditional strategies such as raising wages have been minimally effective, forcing meat and poultry processing companies to look for creative approaches to recruit and retain workers.
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Silhouette of Cow in Field
State of the Industry 2018

State of Animal Handling 2018

Targeting humane solutions: A look at animal welfare in the meat and poultry industry
Kurtvogel
Kurt D. Vogel PhD
October 25, 2018
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From an animal welfare perspective, 2018 has been a relative continuation of the past few years. Many of the same challenges still exist, but many within the industry have made the choice to take the challenges head-on and find solutions that work for them.
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Lamb Chops
State of the Industry 2018

State of the Lamb Industry 2018

Ramming home authentic, adventurous message
Megan Wortman
October 23, 2018
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There is growing interest in lamb especially among consumer segments targeted by the American Lamb Board’s communications programs (Millennials and thoughtful eaters). In addition, there are strong indications that the ALB messages are getting through to these target audiences.
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