The National Provisioner back issues from May 2007:
The immigration problem.(EDITOR'S JOURNAL)
May 01, 2007; ... An intriguing mystery I read recently characterizes FBI and CIA agents who run amok. They are renegades and answer only to their own callings and their own rules. Stealth, secrecy and guile may be necessary given the nature of the job and the real life incidents that define their work ....
Making the right chicken: Bell & Evans keeps its focus on producing products that its employees and customers would want to eat.(HIDDEN GEM)(Company overview)
May 01, 2007; ... Why would a company with more than a century of producing quality poultry change its whole way of processing to a method rarely used in this country? [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Because it really believes in what it does. At heart, that's the reason why Bell & ...
The foodservice grind: ground beef remains a staple, and occasional R & D subject, of QSR menus.(SPECIAL REPORT)
May 01, 2007; ... In an era when competition for the food dollar is at a fever pitch, many quick-service restaurant (QSR) operators are staying grounded. As in ground beef. For anyone who ever thought ground beef was some kind of humble counterpart to steak, the sheer volume of ground ...
Performance for your foodservice customers.(ADVERTISERPROFILE)
May 01, 2007; ... At CFS, we aspire to increase the availability and variety of attractive, affordable and safe food products for consumers all over the world. Operational challenges such as variety and flexibility, cost per kg/pack, food safety and environment are the basis of CFS' product ...
Teaming up on trends: Birchwood foods works with customers to keep products at the front of the pack.(ADVERTISERPROFILE)
May 01, 2007 ... The food marketplace is a fast changing one. Trends come and go, tastes change, but companies still need to keep on top of all of them and produce new products. And sometimes, they need a little help. That's where companies such as Birchwood Foods come in. Birchwood has ...
IFFA 2007 features impressive growth.(POST-SHOW IFFA)
May 01, 2007 ... More than 61,000 trade visitors and 900 exhibitors allowed IFFA 2007 to log a seven percent increase in visitors off the previous show (in 2004), affirming IFFA as the international trade show of choice for many in the industry. According to reports from Messe Frankfurt, which ...
Preserving poultry in the freezer: Pactiv's slider technology offers plenty of benefits to the frozen poultry sector.(ADVERTISERPROFILE)
May 01, 2007 ... Consumers keep turning to frozen products for added convenience and speed in preparing their meals, but they still want food that tastes good. Using the proper type of packaging will help processors ensure that their food can withstand cold storage without tasting like the inside of the ...
Fully cooked commitment: Pilgrim's Pride places an emphasis on further-processed chicken products, and its Waco facility is at the forefront of that movement.
May 01, 2007; ... Every week, millions of pounds of fresh chicken meat are delivered to the receiving docks of the Pilgrim's Pride prepared-foods plant in Waco, Texas. By the time that meat leaves the plant days later, as appetizing entrees or crucial frozen-dinner ingredients, it will have gone through a ...
RevoPortioner, more than your current forming technology.(ADVERTISERPROFILE)
May 01, 2007 ... Recently Stork launched a revolutionary new portioning technology. The RevoPortioner, an advanced, low-pressure portioning machine, combines high capacity, exceptionally high product quality and low cost of ownership. Stork developed the new portioning technology as an alternative to the ...
Blurring the lines: Pre-portioned meats provide natural, nutritious and convenient solutions for retail and foodservice.(Portion Control Solutions: INTRODUCTION)
May 01, 2007 ... Time, apparently, is not on our side. Everyone knows the harried, time-pressed consumer: She grocery shops as quickly as possible on her way home from work, picking children up from day care or attending a multitude of after-school activities and running a few other errands before ...
Scaling back portions: as consumer waistbands continue to expand, the somewhat quaint notion of counting calories and watching portion sizes is shaping up to be a promising strategy for consumers and food manufacturers.(Portion Control Solutions: CONSUMER TRENDS)
May 01, 2007; ... When Rachel Ray, the queen of 30-minute meals, and former President Bill Clinton, who was known for his love of McDonald's, team up to tackle childhood obesity, clearly the times are changing. This spring, Ray, whose daytime talk show reaches four million viewers, announced that ...
What a customer wants: diners are asking for smaller, more nutritious entrees.(Portion Control Solutions: FOODSERVICE TRENDS)
May 01, 2007 ... Even though restaurants have pushed large--OK, quite frankly, enormous--dinner portions for decades, some operators are making a point to offer downsized, nutritious alternatives. Why? Because consumers are asking for them. At restaurants like Claim Jumper, make no mistake that ...
Worth its weight: retailers and consumers are interested in case-ready meats that provide convenience and consistency.(Portion Control Solutions: RETAIL TRENDS)
May 01, 2007 ... Packaging and slicing innovations from suppliers of portioning equipment have opened the door to increased convenience and smaller portion sizes for grocery shoppers. As more retailers request exact-weight, case-ready product, expect to see more advances in the meat case. And ...
Back on track: pre-sliced deli sales are up, as processors deliver convenience, bold flavors and reusable packaging.(Portion Control Solutions: DELI TRENDS)
May 01, 2007 ... After struggling through some challenging years, the deli category is rebounding with products that feature convenience, gourmet and ethnic flavors and improved packaging. "Grocery still has pre-sliced or ready-to-slice turkey meat loaves, but we're also seeing more pre-sliced, ...
A natural evolution: as natural and organic pre-portioned meats evolve, they are mirroring industry-wide demands for convenience, stronger flavors and food-safety innovations.(Portion Control Solutions: PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT)
May 01, 2007 ... Currently, the demand for convenient natural and organic product is on the rise, and the pre-portioned meat and deli categories are reflecting that with several new product innovations. According to research from New York-based Datamonitor, the anticipated growth rate for ...
Preventing an outbreak: is it safer for meat to be pre-cut at a plant or the store?(Portion Control Solutions: FOOD SAFETY AND PORTION CONTROL)
May 01, 2007 ... Is the food industry in the midst of another annus horribilis? Because yet another costly and harmful product recall has occurred. This spring, California health officials announced a recall of Richwood Meat Co.'s frozen ground beef patties in five Western states after at least ...
The National Provisioner's Top 125.(Company rankings)
May 01, 2007 ... Last year, Gold Kist was one of the top chicken processors in the country and in the upper echelon of The National Provisioner's Top 125 list. Carolina Turkeys was at No. 35, with sales of $516 million, and was looking to grow the business. Coleman Natural Products, King's Delight and Snow ...
Eastern inspiration: Asian spices, sauces and cooking add flavor to American cuisine.(INGREDIENT INNOVATIONS: ASIAN-INSPIRED PRODUCTS)
May 01, 2007; ... Tastes in America are ever changing, especially when it comes to what goes on the dining table. And the taste that is grabbing people these days comes from across the Pacific. Meals with Asian origins or influences are starting to become popular in restaurants and home kitchens ...
Full service systems integrator: GENESYS provides Food Processors with design, fabrication and turn-key installation of automated production lines or design/build custom equipment.(TECHNOLOGYSPOTLIGHT)(Brief article)
May 01, 2007 ... It doesn't matter whether you produce automobiles, light bulbs, insulation or ground beef, GENESYS' engineers, project managers and tradesmen are concerned only with reducing your costs, increasing your output, raising your quality and helping you do it safely. From concept ...
A perfect, total fit: uniform companies move beyond clothing workers to keeping them and the products safe.(FOOD SAFETY: UNIFORMS)
May 01, 2007; ... The industry is never stagnant. As times and needs change, so does the meat industry. Of course, this means that the companies serving the industry must change and adapt themselves. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Uniform companies are among those that have changed and adapted ...
Progress in Campylobacter prevention.(GERM WARFARE: CAMPYLOBACTER)
May 01, 2007; ... In 1999, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimated there were 2.5 million cases of Campylobacter infection in the people each year. Illnesses typically involve self-limiting diarrhea, cramps and fever. Rarely, fatal infections and complications such as arthritis are ...
Ready for the extremes.(ADVERTISERPROFILE)
May 01, 2007 ... Haynes Manufacturing Company is unveiling Haynes Silicone Grease, its newest entry in the field of H1-rated lubricants. Haynes Silicone Grease is formulated with the highest quality silicone fluid and additives to meet the unique demands for certain food processing applications ....
Streamlining the system: Meadowbrook Farms looks to CSB-System for the best way to pay hog producers and improve hog quality.(ADVERTISERPROFILE)
May 01, 2007 ... Starting a new company is always a difficult proposition. It can be even more difficult when the new company is a cooperative. Meadowbrook Farms is a cooperative that is succeeding--with both domestic and overseas sales--with the help of technically savvy friends. Jim ...
Eat on the run: microwaveable packaging lets consumers eat without disrupting their busy schedules.(PACKAGING TECHNOLOGY)
May 01, 2007; ... On-the-go consumers are expecting more from their meals. They want it fast, they want it tasty, and they want the packaging to add to a positive eating experience. As convenience continues to be a top consumer priority, processors are developing more microwave-friendly meal solutions. ...
M & Q: partner in packaging.(ADVERTISERPROFILE)
May 01, 2007 ... M & Q is a privately held company founded in 1956 by two friends named Menges and Quinn--thus the M & Q company title. M & Q has produced high-temperature cook-in packaging for the meat and poultry industries since 1970. The trends in today's cook-in packaging business could ...
The ultimate guide to films.(Directory)
May 01, 2007 ... Alcan Packaging--Food Flexibles 8770 W. Bryn Mawr Ave. Chicago, IL 60631-3657 773-399-8000 Fax: 773-399-8035 www.alcanpackaging.com info.packaging@alcan.com Altivity Packaging 450 E. North Avenue ...
High-quality, low-cost packaging solutions.(ADVERTISERPROFILE)
May 01, 2007 ... With the evolution of case-ready products in the meat industry, processors find themselves being pushed to improve the package quality, shelf life and appearance of their fresh meat products. Many believe that the end result will shift toward higher-cost packaging supplies, running on very ...
CSB-System International.(MOBILE SOLUTIONS)
May 01, 2007 ... CSB-System International announced a new suite of products on the "Mobile-ERP" platform. The system allows users to connect wirelessly to the ERP system using application on handheld computers, smart phones, the Web and other devices using the same programs. ...
Bettcher Industries.(TRIMMER)
May 01, 2007 ... Newly introduced Whizard[R] Series II Trimmer models from Bettcher Industries are designed for high-value poultry applications. This includes meeting the growing popularity of poultry dark meat. The Whizard[R] Series II Model 620 Trimmer is particularly well-suited for poultry applications ...
Gainco.(TRIMMER)
May 01, 2007 ... Gainco's new YieldPlus[TM] System for Breast Trimming & Portioning, poultry processors can dramatically reduce their labor requirements in breast meat processing operations, while also achieving measurable improvements in portion control consistency, product yields, throughput and ...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.(X-RAY)
May 01, 2007 ... Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today introduced the Thermo Scientific POWERx[TM], a new line of high-performance x-ray systems for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. The POWERx family consists of sixteen industry-leading models, which ...
Curwood, Inc.(PACKAGING)
May 01, 2007 ... The reengineered FlexVac[R] 6-18 Bacon Packaging Machine from Curwood, Inc. is being reintroduced with comprehensive mechanical and electronic upgrades. Available in six tooling sizes for packaging bacon drafts weighing up to two pounds, the FlexVac 6-18 machine is capable of speeds up to ...
Mettler-Toledo Safeline, Inc.(METAL DETECTOR)
May 01, 2007 ... Mettler-Toledo Safeline, Inc. introduces its new HDS (Heavy Duty Sausage) Pipeline metal detector. The HDS Pipeline system is designed for full integration with leading vacuum filler machines and other process equipment. A single vertical gas strut makes the height of the detector head ...
Butterball, LLC announces that Joe Nalley has joined the Butterball team as chief operating officer.(PEOPLE NEWS)
May 01, 2007 ... Butterball, LLC announces that Joe Nalley has joined the Butterball team as chief operating officer. As COO, Nalley oversees the activities of the live operations, plant operations, supply chain, purchasing, and engineering, and is responsible for all operational issues. Prior to joining ...
Butterball, LLC promoted two Sales & Marketing employees to vice president status.(PEOPLE NEWS)
May 01, 2007 ... Butterball, LLC promoted two Sales & Marketing employees to vice president status. Joel Coleman has been promoted from general manager to vice president of international sales. He began his career with Carolina Turkeys as a manager trainee in 1987, and took the position of general manager ...
Buxton.(PEOPLE NEWS)
May 01, 2007 ... Buxton has expanded its Consumer Packaged Goods division by hiring two industry executives as vice president, CPGID division: Antonio Cuza and Gary Long. Cuza joins Buxton with more than 18 years of CPG sales experience, with an emphasis ...
Tom Ramey will take over as chief executive officer of the Cattlemen's Beef Board effective May 1, 2007.(PEOPLE NEWS)
May 01, 2007 ... Tom Ramey will take over as chief executive officer of the Cattlemen's Beef Board effective May 1, 2007. Ramey, now CBB's chief financial officer, will take the reins from current CEO Monte Reese, who retires April 30 after 17 years of service to the Beef Board. Ramey has served as CFO for ...
The National Cattlemen's Beef Association.(PEOPLE NEWS)
May 01, 2007 ... The National Cattlemen's Beef Association has announced that Dr. Ashby Green has joined the organization as vice president, producer education. Green's experience includes more than 30 years in the veterinary medical industry in Mississippi, Missouri and Florida. Most recently, he has been ...
Q Laboratories, Inc.(PEOPLE NEWS)(appointment of James R. Agin)(Brief article)
May 01, 2007 ... James R. Agin has been hired as director of quality at Q Laboratories, Inc. effective April 2, 2007. Agin will be responsible for supervision of all aspects of Q Laboratories, Inc. quality systems including evaluating internal audits, coordinating accreditation and certification programs, ...
P.L. Thomas.(PEOPLE NEWS)
May 01, 2007 ... P.L. Thomas has announced James E. Bernard and David I. Marciniak as key account ...
Cargill.(PEOPLE NEWS)(appointment of Tom Hayes)(Brief article)
May 01, 2007 ... Cargill names Tom Hayes as vice president of plant operations for global food and engineering working with texturizers, salt, deicing, malt, cocoa, health and food ...
Ossid.(PEOPLE NEWS)(appointment of Mike White )(Brief article)
May 01, 2007 ... Ossid has promoted Mike White to vice president and general manager of the company. He had most recently served as operations manager for the company and helped integrate the Mahaffy & Harder product line. He holds a bachelor's in science ...
MGP Ingredients Inc.(PEOPLE NEWS)
May 01, 2007 ... MGP Ingredients Inc. has named Dr. Sukh Bassi as vice president of scientific affairs, a newly created position. Bassi will be responsible for procuring, processing and administering product development grants, handling science and government issues, collaborating ...
Computerway Food Systems.(PEOPLE NEWS)(Kaye Tillman promoted)(Brief article)
May 01, 2007 ... Computerway Food Systems has promoted Kaye Tillman to project management and training at the company. In her new role, she will work as a trainer while assisting in project management. She most recently ...
Mettler-Toledo Hi-Speed.(PEOPLE NEWS)
May 01, 2007 ... Mettler-Toledo Hi-Speed has appointed Gerald Lisowski as general manager. Lisowski will oversee the development and execution of plans supporting the company's strategy to deliver packaging equipment and services to ...
Correction.(Correction notice)
May 01, 2007 ... Patty Paper's March Sourcebook listing was incorrect. You can reach Patty Paper, your source for converted wax paper, at (574) ...
ASI Food Safety Consultants, Inc.(SUPPLIER NEWS)
May 01, 2007 ... ASI Food Safety Consultants, Inc. is offering the food community Supplier Audit Management (SAM). This is a total audit management system. SAM will ease the burden for companies by ensuring all suppliers are audited and all corrective actions are closed. The vehicle for SAM is Data Stream ...
Cooper Farms.(SUPPLIER NEWS)
May 01, 2007 ... Cooper Farms has started using the involves Controlled Atmosphere Stunning (C.A.S.) using carbon dioxide at its key slaughtering and deboning facility located in St. Henry, Ohio. Two years of combined development between Cooper Farms and Praxair ...
Micro Beef Technologies, Ltd.(SUPPLIER NEWS)
May 01, 2007 ... Micro Beef Technologies, Ltd., a privately-held, technology-based animal management solutions innovator, has announced the addition of CattleLog Animal Information Systems to its offering of integrated feed, health, information and marketing management systems ....
Alpha Wire Company.(SUPPLIER NEWS)
May 01, 2007 ... Alpha Wire Company has announced the launch of its significantly enhanced XTRA*GUARD[R] 4 product line following research by the company with its existing key end use customers. The results of the survey highlighted the need for a cable capable of remaining flexible even at temperatures as ...