December 2022

In The National Provisioner’s December issue, don’t miss our Economic Outlook Report. Learn about the expansion underway at Greater Omaha Packing and what it will mean for the company’s business. Also in this issue: vacuum packaging, vision systems, and more.

Upping their ground game at Greater Omaha Packing

Greater Omaha Packing expands its ground beef production capacity to almost 450,000 pounds a day, the first step in a facility expansion effort that includes a new automated packing and handling system for frozen product and new value-added packaging.

Fred Wilkinson

December 22, 2022

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The beef harvest and fabrication operation aims to add value for its customers through expanding its flexible production, premium packaging and focus on high-quality beef.

Country Meat Shop's growing customer base keeps the business expanding

Consumers all over Missouri know that some of the best cured meats in the country are being made by Country Meat Shop.

Sam Gazdziak

December 19, 2022

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Consumers all over Missouri know that some of the best cured meats in the country are being made by Country Meat Shop.

Vacuum packaging offers flexibilities

Packs reduce the need for additional product handling and help extend shelf life.

Fred Wilkinson

December 30, 2022

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Packs reduce the need for additional product handling and help extend shelf life.

Taking another look at vision systems

Incorporating vision systems can add benefits on multiple levels.

Fred Wilkinson

December 29, 2022

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Incorporating vision systems can add benefits on multiple levels.

Regulatory proposal heightens focus on antimicrobial sprays and dips

FSIS will release a proposal that Salmonella be considered an adulterant in not-ready-to-eat breaded and stuffed raw chicken products.

Fred Wilkinson

December 28, 2022

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FSIS will release a proposal that Salmonella be considered an adulterant in not-ready-to-eat breaded and stuffed raw chicken products.

Basket of Chicken Nuggets-Photographed on Hasselblad H3D2-39mb Camera

Leveraging food coatings to integrate health attributes

Texture ranks as one of the four compass points — along with flavor, appearance and aroma — that determine the success of a food product.

Olivia Conrad

December 27, 2022

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Texture ranks as one of the four compass points — along with flavor, appearance and aroma — that determine the success of a food product.

IPPE to showcase the latest tech, research and trends

IPPE encompasses three integrated trade shows—the International Poultry Expo, International Feed Expo and International Meat Expo.

Gwen Venable

December 26, 2022

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IPPE encompasses three integrated trade shows—the International Poultry Expo, International Feed Expo and International Meat Expo.

Fatty acid composition of meat animals as flavor precursors

Thu Dinh K. Virellia To M. W. Schilling

December 26, 2022

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Animal fat includes subcutaneous, intermuscular, and intramuscular (marbling) adipose tissues (Rhee et al., 2000), containing mostly triglycerides (neutral lipids) and a small amount of phospholipids (polar lipids).

Economic Outlook Report 2023: Slow growth predicted

Fred Wilkinson

December 23, 2022

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Expect recession-like market conditions, even if economic forecasters shy away from actually using the word ‘recession.’

Choose your medium, and get social

Different social media channels offer unique avenues to engage consumers.

Lacy Bates

December 21, 2022

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Different social media channels offer unique avenues to engage consumers.

Supplier's Perspective: All Seasons Uniforms

Nine tips for meat processors to incorporate into their safety protocols.

Nick Warrick

December 20, 2022

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Nine tips for meat processors to incorporate into their safety protocols.

Cell-cultured meat products continue to make headway

The FDA completes its first pre-market consultation for a human food made from cultured animal cells.

Shawn K. Stevens

December 26, 2022

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The FDA completes its first pre-market consultation for a human food made from cultured animal cells.

Join us as we celebrate the Hall’s Class of 2022 inductees as they join in for this exclusive roundtable webinar, where the conversation will include the industry’s progress they’ve seen and their thoughts on what the future may hold for the industry’s next generation.

The 25th annual Food Safety Summit is the industry's premier event connecting food safety professionals throughout the supply chain with timely, actionable information and practical solutions to improve food safety! Learn about the most recent outbreaks, contaminants, and regulations from leading subject matter experts. Evaluate the most effective solutions with interactive exhibits from leading suppliers. Connect and network with a community of food safety professionals throughout the supply chain.

The National Provisioner

Cover Story

Upping their ground game at Greater Omaha Packing

Country Meat Shop's growing customer base keeps the business expanding

Feature Articles

Vacuum packaging offers flexibilities

Taking another look at vision systems

Regulatory proposal heightens focus on antimicrobial sprays and dips

Leveraging food coatings to integrate health attributes

IPPE to showcase the latest tech, research and trends

Fatty acid composition of meat animals as flavor precursors

Economic Outlook Report 2023: Slow growth predicted

Choose your medium, and get social

Supplier's Perspective: All Seasons Uniforms

Columns

Cell-cultured meat products continue to make headway

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