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Meat Industry Hall of Fame Class of 2023

Past inductees vote in Class of 2023 Meat Industry Hall of Fame honorees.

September 3, 2024

The Meat Industry Hall of Fame recognizes seven industry veterans for their significant contributions to the meat industry.

Meat Industry Hall of Fame, Mindy Brashears

Meat Industry Hall of Fame Class of 2023: Mindy Brashears

Mindy Brashears is an active advocate for women in the meat industry.

Sammy Bredar

August 28, 2024

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The Meat Industry Hall of Fame honors Mindy Brashears, director of the International Center for Food Industry Excellence at Texas Tech University.

Meat Industry Hall of Fame Class of 2023 inductee Oscar G. Mayer

Meat Industry Hall of Fame Class of 2023: Oscar G. Mayer

Many of the Class of 2023 inductees grew up in the meat industry, and posthumous inductee Oscar G. Mayer is no different.

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August 20, 2024

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Oscar G. Mayer grew his family's business a Chicago-focused enterprise to a large, nationally recognized meat producer.

Cured Meats Hall of Fame inducts Dennis Schaardt

Dennis Schaardt is president, CEO and COO of Den's Country Meats in Table Rock, Neb.

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August 14, 2024

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Dennis Schaardt's award-winning products, character, work ethic, service and passion for the meat industry earn him a spot in the Cured Meats Hall of Fame.

Meat Industry Hall of Fame inducts Class of 2023

Meat and poultry industry stakeholders gather at the CHI Health Center to welcome the Meat Industry Hall of Fame Class of 2023.

Sammy Bredar

August 6, 2024

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The Meat Industry Hall of Fame returns to an annual in-person honors ceremony, hosting 145 attendees this year in Omaha, Neb.

Frozen Food Hall of Fame inducts two new members

Former National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association leaders join the Frozen Food Hall of Fame.

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June 24, 2024

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Frozen food industry honors William Kitchens, retired partner at Arnall Golden Gregory LLP and former general counsel of NFRA, and Skip Shaw, retired president and CEO of NFRA.

Congrats! Meat Industry Hall of Fame welcomes latest inductees

The Meat Industry Hall of Fame invites all meat and poultry industry stakeholders to congratulate its Class of 2023.

June 11, 2024

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Seven industry veterans receive recognition for their significant contributions to the meat industry.

ARS inducts veterinary medicine expert into Science Hall of Fame

David Suarez develops and supports the implementation of rapid molecular diagnostic tests for the avian influenza virus and Newcastle disease virus.

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April 29, 2024

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The Agricultural Research Service inducts David Suarez into its Science Hall of Fame for his research on avian influenza, Newcastle disease and emerging zoonotic viruses.