Independent Processor

October 2018

The October 2018 issue of Independent Processor features our cover story on Cincinnati's goetta sausage festival, how to find and retain employees in the meat industry, and much more.

Dan and Dave Glier with Their Mascot Mr. Goetta

Glier's Goettafest

A festival to honor one of Cincinnati's favorite foods is a four-day celebration of all things goetta.

Sam Gazdziak

October 29, 2018

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Each August, Glier's takes over Northern Kentucky's Newport on the Levee park for a four-day festival called Goettafest. The festival, which attracts more than 200,000 people, features game booths, two music stages, drinks, a children’s play area and, of course, goetta.

Understanding today's employees in the meat industry

Finding and retaining valuable employees requires that companies gain a better understanding of employee needs and expectations.

Sam Gazdziak

October 17, 2018

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Today's unemployment numbers are historically low, and companies across the country in every sector of the meat industry are facing employee shortages.

Independent Processor's Prime Cuts

Small Business Partnerships

Sam Gazdziak

September 12, 2018

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One good turn deserves another, as small independents can work together for mutual success.

Country Meat Shop's Shank-on Boneless Ham

Independent Processor's Prime Cuts

Winners announced at the 2018 American Cured Meats Competition

Industry News

July 25, 2018

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Country Meat Shop of Moberly, Mo. wins the Best of Show and Cured Meats Excellence Award.

Celebrating the year of the duck

Sam Gazdziak

March 14, 2018

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Increased interest in duck meat creates more opportunities for processors like Joe Jurgielewicz & Son.

AAMP

Representation for processors during challenging regulatory times

Christopher Young

October 29, 2018

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The American Association of Meat Processors, along with others in the industry, are making great progress in our work with FSIS to come up alternatives better suited to help small processors meet the regulatory requirements.

AAMP

Meet AAMP President Chad Lottman

Diana Dietz

October 22, 2018

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Chad spoke with AAMP recently about his involvement in the industry and what he hopes to accomplish during his term as president.

AAMP

AAMP Update – Working for you

Christopher Young

October 19, 2018

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I want to update you on the progress of some of the regulatory matters that Nelson, AAMP's outreach specialist, and I have been working on. We just received the final version of the Foreign Materials Best Practices paper that has been a work in progress for a few years now.

Judging for the International Quality Competition

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Take part in the DFV/AAMP IFFA Quality Competition for Sausage and Ham

Judging takes place January 21-24, 2019 at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

August 13, 2018

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The German Butchers' Association (DFV) has again formed an alliance with the American Association of Meat Processors (AAMP) to enable American producers to participate in their international quality competition.

Five important reasons why you must weigh livestock regularly

Kevin Hill

October 30, 2018

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Here are 5 reasons how regular livestock weighing can benefit the small producers and processors alike.

Higher Education

Building Better Beef: Genetics are Prime Piece to the Puzzle

Jera Pipkin

October 26, 2018

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At the American Meat Science Associations' 71st Annual Reciprocal Meat Conference in Kansas City, Missouri, industry leaders discussed how genetics and consumer trends drive the desire for the best beef.

Cordray's Column

Communication — A key to success

Dr. Joe Cordray

October 25, 2018

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There are three main types of communication: Verbal, nonverbal, and written or visual communication. I am going to discuss the first two types of communication in this article.

Meat Industry Hall of Fame

The National Provisioner invites you to honor the 2018 Members of the Meat Industry Hall of Fame by joining us for an awards dinner that recognizes this prestigious class of leaders. Co-located with IPPE, this social event honors and celebrates an incredible group of leading top members of the meat, poultry and livestock industry.

Food Safety Summit

At the 20th Annual Food Safety Summit we will address the importance of food safety throughout the supply chain and how each community that makes up the ecosystem is connected. It is vital to understand not only your roles and responsibilities but also those in the rest of the process. With case studies, educational sessions, peer-to-peer conversations, and new technologies, we will provide a wide range of applicable, real world solutions to identified needs and situations for the food community.

Products

Poultry Meat Processing, Second Edition

When the first edition of Poultry Meat Processing was published, it provided a complete presentation of the theoretical and practical aspects of poultry meat processing, exploring the complex mix of biology, chemistry, engineering, marketing, and economics involved. Upholding its reputation as the most comprehensive text available, Poultry Meat Processing, Second Edition is thoroughly expanded and updated.

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October 2018

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Independent Processor

October 2018

Cover Story

Glier's Goettafest

Feature Articles

Understanding today's employees in the meat industry

Small Business Partnerships

Winners announced at the 2018 American Cured Meats Competition

Celebrating the year of the duck

AAMP Section

Representation for processors during challenging regulatory times

Meet AAMP President Chad Lottman

AAMP Update – Working for you

Take part in the DFV/AAMP IFFA Quality Competition for Sausage and Ham

Columns

Five important reasons why you must weigh livestock regularly

Building Better Beef: Genetics are Prime Piece to the Puzzle

Communication — A key to success

The National Provisioner

November 2018

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October 2018