Recently added articles from The National Provisioner:
What does Wal-Mart know that others do not?(EDITOR'S JOURNAL)
Aug 01, 2008; Young, Barbara ... A New York Times report about the staying power of old technologies offered provocative insight into survival tactics that could well apply to businesses across the board. Reading the article, I was reminded of doomsayers of yore--you know them too, the ones who predicted that TV would ...
Good to go: processors and suppliers have an opportunity to help operators compete more effectively and efficiently in this business climate.(FOODSERVICE SHOWCASE: FOODSERVICE PACKAGING)
Aug 01, 2008; Hammerbeck, Pauline ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Eat out? Or at home? It's a decision consumers are giving more thought to as economic fears mount. Last year's spike in wholesale food prices was the largest in 27 years. Accompanied by a sudden downturn in the U.S. economy, it has forced people to ...
Unequal choices: five qualities to consider when reviewing insurance carriers.(EMPLOYEE MATTERS)
Aug 01, 2008; Gustin, Karen M. ... During the past 10 years, health-care benefits have increased more than 140 percent, becoming the No. 1 expense for many companies in the United States. Many business leaders are taking a closer look at their employee-insurance packages in hopes of finding ways to bring budget expenses ...
Excellence in engineering: The National Provisioner surveys the operations executives of two of our industry's heavy hitters in meat- and poultry-processing for their insight into the challenges of running plants and divisions from a physical, mechanical and technical standpoint.(Cover story)(Company overview)
Aug 01, 2008; Smith, Pamela Accetta ... A few years ago, The National Provisioner polled several plant engineers and operations managers in an effort to salute their contributions that keep the nation's food-plant machinery and processing lines running smoothly. We gave credit where it had been long overdue--to those who mostly ...
DQ rules the grill: Dairy Queen highlights its menu options with its new "Grill & Chill" concept.
Aug 01, 2008; Wray, Tom ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Dairy Queen is one of those rare companies that is remembered fondly in memories of summer. Many Americans, especially those from small towns, can easily recollect many a summer afternoon or post-Little League party enjoying the longtime ...
New all-natural breakfast sausage.(New PRODUCTS)
Aug 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Odom's Tennessee Pride Sausage Co. Inc. announces the introduction of its first all-natural breakfast sausage. The USDA says in order for a breakfast sausage to be classified as "All Natural," it cannot contain artificial ingredients, and must be ...
Curly's expands microwaveable offerings.(New PRODUCTS)(Brief article)
Aug 01, 2008 ... Curly's, known for its fully cooked line of pulled pork products, announces a new line of barbecue baked beans. The new line of baked beans continues Curly's commitment to quick and convenient products with quality, taste and value. Curly's Barbecue Baked Beans come in a ...
Ball Park launches hot dog lines.(New PRODUCTS)(Brief article)
Aug 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] With barbecue season in full swing, Ball Park launches its new Angus Beef Franks and Turkey Franks--two tasty twists on the classic American hot dog. Avid grillers will appreciate the top-quality, tasty Angus Beef franks--why ...
Ruiz Foods announces family meals line.(New PRODUCTS)(Brief article)
Aug 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Ruiz Foods introduces El Monterey Family Meals--five restaurant-quality Mexican flavors, a complete meal in each heat-and-serve tray. Topped with traditional Mexican sauces, the five varieties are Spicy Beef Enchiladas with Spanish-style Rice, Cheese ...
Oscar Mayer introduces premium franks.(New PRODUCTS)
Aug 01, 2008 ... New Oscar Mayer Premium Beef Franks are made with high-quality cuts of beef and a flavorful blend of unique spices for a taste the whole family will love. They also have no artificial flavors, colors, fillers or byproducts and are packaged in the ...
Stubb's goes all-natural.(New PRODUCTS)(Brief article)
Aug 01, 2008 ... Stubb's Legendary Kitchen, the country's leading line of super-premium barbecue sauces, marinades and spice rubs is now all-natural. Barbecue lovers across the nation can enjoy the same mouth-watering aromas and original C.B. "Stubb" ...
Modern maintenance part two: maximizing efficiency: computer-based maintenance-management systems help ensure the safety and dependability of equipment and plant operations.(SPECIAL REPORT: MODERN MAINTENANCE)
Aug 01, 2008; Smith, Pamela Accetta ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Sophisticated plant and equipment maintenance-management systems are a must for today's complex and highly automated processing facilities. Many of our industry's manufacturers utilize state-of-the-art maintenance software that offers ...
Where there's smoke: options create smokehouse challenges and opportunities.(SPECIAL REPORT: SMOKEHOUSES)
Aug 01, 2008; Wray, Tom ... As desirable as smoky flavor can be with some meat products, the tools used to get to that point aid in more than just getting that hickory taste. Many things can come into play with the various needs and uses of smokehouses in a modern processing plant. How those smokehouses ...
UniFirst provides HACCP support.(ADVERTISER PROFILE)
Aug 01, 2008 ... Food-processing managers have a "full plate" when it comes to ensuring all their HACCP-related safety programs are running as efficiently and effectively as possible. And when it comes to the hygienic cleanliness of their employee work clothing, many now turn to innovative uniform service ...
Experts in batch processing.(ADVERTISER PROFILE)
Aug 01, 2008 ... Friedrich's core business is focused on batch processors in the meat, poultry and seafood industries. To that end, we provide a full line of thermal processing equipment: smokehouses, ovens, chillers, control systems, smoke generators, drying rooms, steam cabinets and air emissions control ...
Teamwork keys success.(RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT: CORPORATE CULINARY Q&A)(Interview)
Aug 01, 2008; Hanacek, Andy ... Dan Coudreaut, executive chef and director of culinary innovation, of McDonald's USA, speaks with Andy Hanacek, executive editor of The National Pro visioner about the development process that created the restaurant's latest success story, the Southern Style Chicken Sandwich. ...
Industry impetus: post-packaging pasteurization technologies to extend shelf life and retain product quality and safety are receiving more attention than ever.(FOOD SAFETY: IRRADIATION/POST-PACKAGING PASTEURIZATION)
Aug 01, 2008; Smith, Pamela Accetta ... The increasing awareness of the danger of foodborne pathogens has promoted the search for new cost-effective methods of post-packaging pasteurization (PPP), especially in the meat and poultry industry. Thus, several developments in packaging have been initiated in response to these ...
Monitoring hogs to protect food supply.(GERM WARFARE: YERSINIA ENTEROCOLITICA)
Aug 01, 2008; Wesley, Irene K. ... Yersinia enterocolitica is a major human foodborne pathogen which causes approximately 87,000 human cases and approximately 1,100 hospitalizations each year in the United States. It is estimated that only one out of 38 illnesses are actually reported to the medical community. Case control ...
Countering agroterrorism: the FBI perspective.(Farm to plate)(Interview)
Aug 01, 2008; Petrak, Lynn ... In the years since the September 2001 terrorist attacks--a time also marked by independent concerns about bovine spongiform encephalopathy, hoof-and-mouth disease, foodborne-illness outbreaks linked to pathogens like E. coli O157:H7 and Salmonella, and worries about human-to-human ...
Grinding along: stuffers and grinders have a major role in maintaining food safety.(PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY)
Aug 01, 2008; Wray, Tom ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Stuffers and grinders are standard pieces of equipment in plants that produce any kind of further-processed meat products. And because of that, food safety is a major consideration in the construction and use of such equipment. E. coli may be ...