Mario Ortez, assistant professor of agribusiness and entrepreneurship at Virginia Tech, shares his insights on the current beef market and what is happening to address the tight US beef supply, including how strong markets for beef discourage herd rebuilding and how input costs and availablility are shaping the market.

National Provisioner Multimedia Specialist Brett Parker sits down with Dennis Traver, director of insights for Butterball, as they discuss the company's annual Togetherness Report, which polls consumers about their feelings and plans when it comes to grocery shopping, meal planning, and execution for the Thanksgiving Holiday. In this interview, Traver explains the data results that surprised the company the most, if any unorthodox meats are finding their way to the Thanksgiving dinner table, and the most crucial findings of the report.

Burns & McDonnell food and beverage manufacturing project managers Dan Blake and Niyush Sharma discuss how EPC/design-build project delivery is helping protein manufacturers tackle facility expansion challenges such as tighter timelines, rising construction costs, supply chain delays, and regulatory pressure. They share integrated approaches to meat and poultry facility expansion projects to help speed up builds, control costs, and reduce risk.

National Provisioner Multimedia Specialist Brett Parker sits down with James Zamory, owner and co-founder of Carnal, as they discuss the brand's launch of two new products: Beef Sticks and Umami Cut Beef Jerky. In this interview, Zamory explains how the flavors were selected, how these products differ from similar meat options on the market, and the biggest challenge of creating these products.

Dawg Food offers fully cooked, high-protein meals for consumers looking to eliminate meal prep while still prioritizing health and nutrition. To explore what's driving demand for protein-packed convenience food products and meal solutions, The National Provisioner sat down with Dawg Food Chief Operations Officer Jilber Galadjian.

Philly's Best Steak Co. President Zafeiris Akranis sits down with our Associate Group Editor Sammy Bredar to discuss his company's partnership with the Philadelphia Phillies and Aramark, as well as the multifaceted growth strategy for Philly's Best Steak.

Teton Waters Ranch CEO Kevin Pallaoro explores what is driving interest in clean-label meat products. Conversation highlights include the definition of "clean label," the most common claims or attributes consumers are looking for in clean-label meat products, and emerging opportunities and new trends within the category.