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Cordray's Corner

You cannot achieve a goal that you do not have

Dr. Joe Cordray

December 5, 2019

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Why not start 2020 by setting goals in several different areas to help you achieve both profitability and sustainability. Following are some areas in which you may want to consider setting goals.

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From the Editor's Desk: 'OK to eat meat' not a new message!

November 20, 2019

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Andy Hanacek returns to share his thoughts on the recent "surprise" announcement to the mainstream media that meat, in fact, might not be bad for consumers after all.

Independent Processor Editorial Independent Thoughts

The value of education in the meat industry

Sam Gazdziak

November 13, 2019

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Meat science departments and animal science departments are a critical part of the meat industry.

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Guest Commentary

The value of telling the story of your meat product

Tell me a story

Dr. Phil Bass

October 22, 2019

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I recently read a piece by a marketing expert about how a story is more effective than statistics in selling a product. I couldn't agree more.

Cordray's Corner

Opportunities for meat & poultry sales during Christmas season

Don't miss out on an outstanding sales opportunity - Christmas holiday gift cards and gift baskets

Dr. Joe Cordray

October 4, 2019

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The Christmas season offers many opportunities for sales. People like to give gifts they know the recipient will enjoy and most people enjoy receiving food items as gifts. Two excellent gift items are gift cards and gift boxes.

Business Strategies | 2019 Crop Report

2019 Crop Report: Riding the crazy train

Dan Emery

August 7, 2019

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No two years in farming are alike or free of drama; however, this may be one of the craziest years we've seen in a long time because of all the variables in play.

From the Editor's Desk: Plant-based, alternative proteins

July 30, 2019

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Editor-in-chief Andy Hanacek shares his thoughts on a recent petition that called for McDonald's to create a plant-based, meatless burger option on their menu.

Consultants Corner

How much product insurance does a processor need?

Andrew Lorenz

May 7, 2019

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My wife just got back from a trip with the kids, and somewhere along the way the windshield caught a rock. No big deal; that’s why we have insurance. But that event got me thinking about what types of insurance a food production facility should carry.

Andrzej Skiba, President and Co-Founder of Skiba Meat Company

Special Report | Mission to Poland

Mission to Poland: Part Two

The tour and lessons about the European meat industry continues for Independent Processor editor Sam Gazdziak.

Sam Gazdziak

April 26, 2019

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When not participating in seminars on European exports and North American consumer trends, the guests of the Union of Producers and Employers of Meat Industry (UPEMI) were able to walk around Warsaw.

Nath Morris, U.S. Poultry & Egg Association

IPPE 2019 results and wrapup

April 18, 2019

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In this exclusive video Q&A from IPPE 2019, Nath Morris, U.S. Poultry & Egg Association, discusses the scheduling challenges the event faced with the Super Bowl in town, and how it came through with flying colors.

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Check out the January 2020 issue of The National Provisioner, featuring our cover story on Omaha Steaks, the 2020 Poultry Report, formulation of meat snacks, and much more.

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