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Independent Processor December 2018 Cover

December 2018

The December 2018 issue of Independent Processor features our cover story on Country Archer Jerky Co., a look at consumer trends in 2019, and much more.

Cover Story

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Country Archer Beef Sticks and Turkey Sticks

Country Archer Jerky Co. hits the mark

A chance encounter between a young entrepreneur and a high-quality beef jerky resulted in one of the most recognizable brands in the meat snack market.
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Sam Gazdziak
December 14, 2018
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Typically, a trip to the Grand Canyon results in spectacular views, incredible photos and maybe a couple of souvenirs from the park's gift shop. It does not, generally speaking, involve discovering a beef jerky that changes your business aspirations and sets you on a new career path.
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Feature Articles

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Beeftisserie

2019 Meat & Poultry Consumer Trends

Convenience is one of the key issues going into next year.
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Sam Gazdziak
December 18, 2018
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The Power of Meat 2018 Survey, sponsored by Sealed Air's Food Care Division and published by the Food Marketing Institute and the Foundation for Meat & Poultry Research & Education, noted that shoppers increasingly integrate convenience-focused solutions in the meal lineup.
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Shuckman's Employee Hand-Slices Fish

Seafood market flexes creative muscles

The desire for protein-rich, healthy and sustainable meals has affected the types of products that seafood companies offer.
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Sam Gazdziak
December 14, 2018
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While the seafood industry has its challenges that are unique to the animal protein industry, consumer trends tend to overlap across all types of proteins. The same demands that are affecting the pork, beef or chicken sectors have an impact for seafood as well.
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The National Provisioner meat and poultry industry news
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Introducing NMPAN – The Niche Meat Processor Assistance Network

NMPAN is a national community that connects members of the meat processing sector.
October 16, 2018
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The Niche Meat Processor Assistance Network (NMPAN) is a national community of practice focused on the long-term viability of the small and mid-sized processors who are essential to the local and regional meat and poultry sectors.
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