Independent Processor

Independent Processor December 2020

December 2020

Check out the December 2020 edition of Independent Processor, featuring Bertolino Foods, charcuterie trends, meat science and much more!

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Three generations of the Bertolino family
Cover Story | Bertolino Foods

Bertolino Foods finds a new home

A long-time Boston processor brings decades of tradition under one roof.
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Sam Gazdziak
December 14, 2020
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Frank Bertolino can still remember the first paycheck he ever received in America. It was in 1956, and the 20-year-old had just come to the country from Sicily, along with the rest of his family. He had worked in the fish business with his father in the old country, but when they settled in Boston, his cousin got him a job as a carpenter. They made caskets.


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Feature Articles

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charcuterie
Product Focus | Charcuterie

Charcuterie becomes a trending topic

More consumers are developing a taste for the time-honored tradition of dry-cured meats.
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Sam Gazdziak
December 14, 2020
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When you think of a fine charcuterie tray, you may envision a fancy Italian restaurant, a wooden board covered with sliced meats and various cheeses, perhaps served with a glass of wine.


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Chef’s Cut was acquired by Sonoma Brands earlier this year.
Consumer Trends | Looking Ahead to 2021

2021 Consumer Trends Report: looking ahead to 2021

Consumer Behavior and trends continue to change along with the pandemic.
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Sam Gazdziak
December 15, 2020
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Typically, consumer trends are driven by things like innovative restaurants and world travel. This year, the restaurants aren’t open, and many people haven’t traveled further than their front door, thanks to the restrictions that the Coronavirus pandemic have placed on our lives.


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