Recently added articles from The National Provisioner:
Big things ahead in 2009.(PUBLISHER'S PEN)(marketing strategy)
Jan 01, 2009; ... I wanted to take this opportunity to introduce myself. I joined The National Provisioner team five months ago, coming from the telecommunications industry with 25 years of marketing and engineering experience. You might think those industries are very different, but in many ways, they ...
Celebrate worker safety.(THE FINAL WORD)
Jan 01, 2009; ... Have you ever thought about the true meaning of charity? Around this time every year, at Pro Football Weekly, the editorial staff would pass around nominations for the annual humanitarian award, which was given to one ultra-philanthropic player each year. Big deal, right? ...
Weathering the storm: rocky economic times have restaurant chains working advantages and watching for pitfalls.(FOODSERVICE TRENDS)(Company overview)
Jan 01, 2009; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] When it was announced that the American economy was in recession, it surprised absolutely no one. In fact, certain segments of the economy had already seen the approaching storm. Ron Paul, president and chief executive officer of restaurant ...
Smithfield introduces new tub lunchmeat flavors.(New PRODUCTS)(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Smithfield has expanded its popular Deli Thin Tub Lunchmeat with three new unique flavors: Holiday Season Ham, Maple Honey Turkey Breast and Rotisserie Flavored Chicken Breast, adding to its existing line of Cooked Ham, Honey Ham, Mesquite Turkey Breast, ...
Carl Buddig[TM] Deli Cuts certified heart-healthy.(New PRODUCTS)
Jan 01, 2009 ... Carl Buddig[TM] Deli Cuts recently secured the American Heart Association[R] heart-check mark certification and logo to display on all product packaging, according to a release from the company. Products displaying the heart-check mark must be low in fat, saturated fat and cholesterol, ...
Foster Farms re-introduces Savory Servings.(New PRODUCTS)
Jan 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Foster Farms re-introduces one of its most popular product lines, Savory Servings. The pre-marinated line of fresh chicken and turkey has been revamped to satisfy the schedule, budget and appetite of consumers. Savory Servings represents the ...
Winn Meat offers two new premium proteins.(New PRODUCTS)
Jan 01, 2009 ... Snake River Farms American Wagyu Beef and American Kurobuta Pork join the growing list of fine proteins carried by Winn Meat Co., the Southwest's premier purveyor of fine proteins, company officials announced. Snake River Farms' Wagyu/Angus crossbreed features superior flavor and ...
Niman Ranch launches Epicure Reserve[TM] poultry line.(New PRODUCTS)
Jan 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Niman Ranch announces the availability of a brand-new line of Epicure Reserve[TM] poultry raised following the French Label Rouge Program farming practices. Niman Ranch air-chills this line of poultry to preserve the ...
Sara Lee launches lower-sodium deli line.(New PRODUCTS)(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Sara Lee[R] Deli introduces a new lower-sodium line of sliced-to-order meats including Oven Roasted Turkey, Oven Roasted Chicken and Honey Ham. The Sara Lee Lower Sodium line promises the great flavor traditionally expected from Sara Lee Deli without ...
Jack Link's unveils new MultiPack snacks.(New PRODUCTS)
Jan 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Making it easier for families to keep better-for-you, protein-rich snacks handy, Jack Link's Beef Jerky introduces Multi-Pack snacks. Each Multi-Pack contains individually wrapped Jack Link's meat snacks, which are convenient, portion-controlled options ...
A basic case: casings are a basic part of sausage and hot-dog production, with a variety of options.(RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT)
Jan 01, 2009; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Anyone familiar with sausages of any type is also familiar with casings. Whether it's a kielbasa or the classic hot dog, casings are a natural part of the process. For centuries, the only option for a sausage casing was natural. Namely, it was ...
Safe haven: Butterball LLC's facility in Huntsville, Ark., stands as a shining example of the company's commitment to developing consistent, comprehensive worker-safety programs.(Company overview)
Jan 01, 2009; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] With its increasingly famous "Butterball Turkey Talk-Line[R]," TurkeyTalk[TM] Podcasts and Turkey Lovers Newsletter, Butterball LLC goes all out to convince consumers that its employees are the turkey experts. Depending on each individual consumer, of ...
A long journey: Q&A with Jim Gilbert, safety manager, Butterball.(Safe haven)(Interview)
Jan 01, 2009; ... Jim Gilbert has been at Butterball's Huntsville, Ark., facility since 1998, and has watched the worker-safety programs grow at the facility. Given Gilbert's experience as a major part of the development and success of the VPP program, The National Provisioner's executive editor, Andy ...
2009 economic outlook: the industry struggles to hang on to profits in the midst of the nation's financial crisis.(Industry overview)
Jan 01, 2009; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] In the midst of the country's worst financial crisis since the Great Depression, meat and poultry processors--both big and small--are struggling to hold on to profits while looking to 2009 with more than a little hope. Profits are shrinking in ...
Lessons from undercover work.(EMPLOYEE MATTERS: IMMIGRATION)
Jan 01, 2009; ... The fiscal year just ended for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and the numbers for FY2008 were astounding. In fact, ICE reached record-breaking levels in its enforcement efforts. Specifically, the number of worksite enforcement actions increased, as noted by the 5,173 ...
The education bug.(EMPLOYEE MATTERS: CONTINUING EDUCATION)
Jan 01, 2009; ... Yawns, smiles and laughter. When your friends do one of those things, it's hard to not follow their lead. Each of those things is contagious, and once someone gets going, it's hard for those around them to not join in. But there's something else entirely different that is proving to be ...
Sanitation savvy: with the latest in technology and best practices, processors are taking advantage of mechanized hygiene systems.(FOOD SAFETY)
Jan 01, 2009; ... Without question, food safety is the No. 1 concern of the meat- and poultry-processing industry. Each year, processors spend millions of dollars for the controls, manpower, hygiene management, facilities upgrades and equipment to ensure their food operations are clean. The need ...
Struggling into 2009.(EDITOR'S JOURNAL)
Jan 01, 2009; ... When a species exhausts its ecological niche, a process of correction is imperative. Whether individuals subscribe to it or not, there are moral and ecological niches predetermined by nature. Neglecting this code of life goes against the natural order of things. The world has ...
A microbial world does not threaten us--too much.(GERM WARFARE)
Jan 01, 2009; ... We live in world where we are not the ultimate organism. We live in a world that is mostly populated by bacteria, which are either beneficial, detrimental, and/or inconsequential to our health. Bacteria are everywhere and should be expected in every raw food that has not been treated in ...
The proof is in our replacement Vemag parts ... and in your pocket.(ADVERTISER PROFILE)(Company overview)
Jan 01, 2009 ... As companies around the world continue to react to these tough economic times by reducing operating cost, Henry & Sons Incorporated steps to the forefront. Vemag users around the world turn to H&S to save money when purchasing replacement parts and receiving the best quality money can buy ....