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Independent Processor

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.

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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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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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Independent Processor's Prime Cuts

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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How AAMP works for you

December 21, 2018
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AAMP membership provides professional support and growth you won’t find anywhere else.
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Chris Young, AAMP Executive Director
AAMP

AAMP Update: Revised Appendix A & B Update

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Christopher Young
December 20, 2018
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AAMP, along with other industry groups and representatives from a working group of scientists, met with FSIS recently.
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DFV/AAMP Quality Competition for Sausage and Ham
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AAMP members prepare for International Sausage and Ham Competition

Diana Dietz
December 19, 2018
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Members of the American Association of Meat Processors (AAMP) are gearing up to participate in the German Butchers' Association (DFV) renowned international quality competition for meat products.
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Cordray's Column
Cordray's Corner

Importance of employee recognition

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Dr. Joe Cordray
December 17, 2018
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The end of the year is the time many companies think about employee recognition. In reality employee recognition is something you should do throughout the year.
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The University of Kentucky's Meat Science program

Southeastern traditions are celebrated at University of Kentucky Meat Science Laboratory and the UK Butcher Shop
Emma Shelton Gregg Rentfrow
December 19, 2018
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Today, the meat science program works to provide the University of Kentucky community and the citizens of Lexington with local, high-quality fresh and processed meats made by UK students.
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April 10, 2019

How to Respond to Foodborne Illness Investigations and the Data Released on Them

The CDC's foodborne illness estimates are a fascinating puzzle of information that many processors may not understand or even utilize properly. Editorial Board member Andrew Lorenz breaks it down for processors to better understand how it might affect their business in 2019, and then shares how to respond to foodborne illness investigations.
May 6, 2019

Food Safety Summit

Food Safety SummitAt 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.
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Poultry Meat Processing, Second Edition

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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The National Provisioner January 2019 Cover

January 2019

Check out the January 2019 issue of The National Provisioner, featuring our cover story on Stampede Meat's new processing facility, the 2019 Poultry Report, and much more.

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Independent Processor

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.

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