Editors Viewpoint

Optimism among the chaos

gazdziaks@bnpmedia.com (Sam Gazdziak) — Thu, 24 Mar 2022 14:04:53 -0400

Put aside the things beyond your control and focus on doing what you do best.

The importance of a diverse supply chain

gazdziaks@bnpmedia.com (Sam Gazdziak) — Thu, 10 Mar 2022 14:12:01 -0500

Giving consumers more options can help to blunt rising costs.

The Top 100/Greatest Gains Report awaits

gazdziaks@bnpmedia.com (Sam Gazdziak) — Thu, 03 Mar 2022 14:19:21 -0500

Take part in our annual look at the health of the meat & poultry industry.

Keep up with the times

gazdziaks@bnpmedia.com (Sam Gazdziak) — Thu, 24 Feb 2022 13:44:23 -0500

Small processors need to pay attention to trends too.

Customers behaving badly

gazdziaks@bnpmedia.com (Sam Gazdziak) — Thu, 17 Feb 2022 12:53:03 -0500

People are suffering from a lack of empathy, and you and your staff may bear the brunt of it someday.

Sponsoring sports

gazdziaks@bnpmedia.com (Sam Gazdziak) — Thu, 10 Feb 2022 14:29:34 -0500

There are many different levels of sports sponsorships, from major leagues to youth leagues.

Watching the weather

gazdziaks@bnpmedia.com (Sam Gazdziak) — Thu, 03 Feb 2022 13:59:05 -0500

If you are a meat facility owner, a blizzard affects you in several ways.

Keep food safety at the forefront

gazdziaks@bnpmedia.com (Sam Gazdziak) — Thu, 27 Jan 2022 13:00:33 -0500

While growing and expanding in 2022, keep in mind that your food safety procedures must keep up with the changes.

The future of foodservice

gazdziaks@bnpmedia.com (Sam Gazdziak) — Thu, 20 Jan 2022 14:52:40 -0500

The pandemic has closed many restaurants; will the industry recover, and how can you help?

What do you want from us?

gazdziaks@bnpmedia.com (Sam Gazdziak) — Thu, 13 Jan 2022 14:26:32 -0500

Delivering critical content helps the trade publication-reader relationship thrive.

Small processors still in the spotlight

gazdziaks@bnpmedia.com (Sam Gazdziak) — Thu, 06 Jan 2022 13:52:36 -0500

Federal attempts to expand the independent meat packing industry present opportunities for the small processor community.

Thanks for making holiday dinners memorable

gazdziaks@bnpmedia.com (Sam Gazdziak) — Thu, 23 Dec 2021 13:48:34 -0500

Those show-stopping hams, turkeys or roasts will be the perfect centerpiece of the meal.

New Year’s resolutions don't come true on their own

gazdziaks@bnpmedia.com (Sam Gazdziak) — Thu, 16 Dec 2021 14:18:44 -0500

Think big and plan ahead in 2022.

Time to think about comfort foods

gazdziaks@bnpmedia.com (Sam Gazdziak) — Thu, 09 Dec 2021 14:27:04 -0500

Rich and savory meals pair well with a cold, wintry night.

The kids are not alright

gazdziaks@bnpmedia.com (Sam Gazdziak) — Thu, 02 Dec 2021 15:03:16 -0500

Can trades provide an alternate pathway to success for burned-out high school students?

Happy Thanksgiving from Independent Processor

gazdziaks@bnpmedia.com (Sam Gazdziak) — Wed, 24 Nov 2021 12:38:31 -0500

There are many things to be thankful for this year.

Making your market a destination

gazdziaks@bnpmedia.com (Sam Gazdziak) — Thu, 11 Nov 2021 12:05:11 -0500

Stocking your shelves with interesting and unusual items can make your store stand out.

Wearing your heart on your organic, biodegradable sleeve

gazdziaks@bnpmedia.com (Sam Gazdziak) — Thu, 04 Nov 2021 14:06:07 -0400

Touting your company’s sustainability success stories can help increase brand loyalty.

Holidays of all kinds

gazdziaks@bnpmedia.com (Sam Gazdziak) — Thu, 28 Oct 2021 12:49:01 -0400

This year’s holiday dinners may come in a variety of sizes and entrees.

Automation is the name of the game at Pack Expo

gazdziaks@bnpmedia.com (Sam Gazdziak) — Thu, 30 Sep 2021 11:50:00 -0400

Robots and cobots may be the solution to the industry’s labor issues.

Times change. So do businsses.

gazdziaks@bnpmedia.com (Sam Gazdziak) — Thu, 23 Sep 2021 11:23:54 -0400

Everybody has to adapt – including trade magazines.

The value of PPE and sound science

gazdziaks@bnpmedia.com (Sam Gazdziak) — Thu, 09 Sep 2021 11:49:26 -0400

Meat processors trust in science and personal protective equipment to battle Salmonella and E. coli. The same should hold true for other pathogens.

“I’ll try anything once”

gazdziaks@bnpmedia.com (Sam Gazdziak) — Thu, 02 Sep 2021 13:09:56 -0400

You never know when a “frankenfood” turns into a taste sensation.

Mandating masks in meat plants

gazdziaks@bnpmedia.com (Sam Gazdziak) — Thu, 26 Aug 2021 13:31:08 -0400

Food Safety and Inspection Service takes the decisions of mask usage out of the hands of federally inspected establishments.

Coming to terms with the flexitarian diet

gazdziaks@bnpmedia.com (Sam Gazdziak) — Thu, 19 Aug 2021 14:31:58 -0400

Consumers, whether they want animal protein or vegetable protein, are all interested in quality food.

So you want to start a meat plant

gazdziaks@bnpmedia.com (Sam Gazdziak) — Thu, 12 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400

New guidance gives insight on what it takes to open a new facility.

Coming to grips with COVID. Again.

gazdziaks@bnpmedia.com (Sam Gazdziak) — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Two recent news items show we're not past the COVID pandemic yet.

Optimism abounds at the AAMP Show

gazdziaks@bnpmedia.com (Sam Gazdziak) — Thu, 22 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400

The annual AAMP Convention represented a return to normalcy and a sea change for the industry.

Small is big again

gazdziaks@bnpmedia.com (Sam Gazdziak) — Thu, 15 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Initiatives to increase competition in the meat industry can create new opportunities for small processors.

Returning to normal, with lessons learned

gazdziaks@bnpmedia.com (Sam Gazdziak) — Thu, 08 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400

As the meat industry re-adjusts to the post-COVID world, it would do well to keep some takeaways from the pandemic in mind.