The National Provisioner back issues from October 2008:
Global warming: an issue facing the industry.(EDITOR'S JOURNAL)
Oct 01, 2008; ... Nobody can hope to thrive under a constant barrage of bad news and failed endeavors. When it comes to bad news, the meat industry certainly has taken its share of hits in the headlines--albeit replaced of late by the woes of U.S. financial institutions. The U.S. animal-protein ...
Anchoring the menu: hamburger chains are going strong despite a changing marketplace.(FOODSERVICE SHOWCASE)(Editorial)
Oct 01, 2008; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Hamburgers are one of the quintessential American foods. So it's completely appropriate that they helped create one of the archetypal American businesses: the chain restaurant. Hamburgers were the first food and concept to be sold by one ...
Ruiz introduces Chimi Rolls.(New PRODUCTS)
Oct 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Ruiz Foods introduces El Monterey Chimi Rolls--a 4-ounce chimichanga in two new authentic Mexican flavors, tightly rolled for easy on-the-go eating--perfect for the foodservice or convenience ...
New variety joins Perdue Sandwich Builders lineup.(New PRODUCTS)
Oct 01, 2008 ... Perdue[R] Sandwich Builders[R] introduces Honey Smoked Turkey Ham to its line of pre-sliced meats. This unique flavor profile has approximately 25 percent less sodium per serving than regular pork ham, and it is a very economical choice--costing ...
Healthy Choice Cafe Steamers tops IRI mid-year charts.(New PRODUCTS)
Oct 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ConAgra Foods' Healthy Choice Cafe Steamers product was named "best selling new food or beverage product through midyear 2008" by Information Resources Inc. (IRI), a worldwide provider of consumer, shopper, and retail market intelligence and insights. The ...
Stubb's, Thanasi Foods launch meat-snack line.(New PRODUCTS)
Oct 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Thanasi Foods LLC and Stubb's Legendary Kitchen have teamed up to develop a line of meat snacks featuring the nationally recognized sauces from Stubb's. Stubb's ...
Angus Brands, Yoke's markets partner on gourmet take-home meals.(New PRODUCTS)
Oct 01, 2008 ... Now available from Angus Brands and Yoke's Fresh Markets in eastern Washington and Idaho, Bold Eats is for people who love to eat but hate to slave over meals. The Bold Eats line offers consumers the best of both worlds: gourmet-quality meals with ...
How to transition HR through M&As: making operational changes? Don't overlook human-capital issues.(EMPLOYEE MATTERS)(human resources)
Oct 01, 2008; ... Every day, businesses make changes to their traditional operations: expansions, reductions, mergers, partnerships, joint ventures or acquisitions, which can create new opportunities to improve, refine or streamline business operations to enhance their competitive edge in the marketplace. ...
State of the industry: experts weigh in on the issues that shape today's meat- and poultry-processing industries.(Industry overview)
Oct 01, 2008; ... In the face of many distractions, the meat- and poultry-processing industries continue to grow. Rising costs, labor and immigration issues, biofuel mandates, and globalization and export matters all impact the production and sale of today's meat and poultry products. Yet, in the ...
Industry overview: a look at a vibrant, adaptable industry.(STATE of the INDUSTRY)(meat industry)(Industry overview)
Oct 01, 2008; ... From the perspective of one of the most highly regulated and inspected industries in America--with dozens of consumer-safety, worker-safety, food-protection and environmental-protection laws governing the way we do business--when there's a problem in our industry, the public is quick to ...
Popular protein: the beef industry continues to provide variety and value to today's consumer.(STATE of the INDUSTRY)
Oct 01, 2008; ... Today's consumers are considerably more engaged with their food selection and meal preparation than in 2007, and they're considering a wider variety of factors when making food choices. Taste and price remain the top deciding factors, but we're now seeing criteria related to nutrition and ...
High order: demand for U.S. pork remains strong, despite industry challenges.(STATE of the INDUSTRY)
Oct 01, 2008; ... The U.S. pork industry is a story of great opportunities and great challenges. Internationally, U.S. pork is in great demand. In the first half of 2008, U.S. pork exports increased at the dramatic rate of 68.5 percent from the same time period a year ago. Domestically, the past ...
Production downturn: the outlook is good, but not great, for the broiler industry.(STATE of the INDUSTRY)
Oct 01, 2008; ... As the year 2008 winds down and we look forward to 2009, the broiler industry sees some bright spots, but it also feels a persistent headache from high input costs, especially feed and energy. Here are some of the key factors: Persistently high input costs: The broiler industry ...
Gobble up: turkey consumption continues to rise despite economic challenges.(STATE of the INDUSTRY)
Oct 01, 2008; ... In 2008, U.S. consumption of turkey is expected to be nearly 18 pounds per person. NTF's 2008 Marketplace Survey shows that ground turkey has made the most significant growth among consumers. Although whole birds make up a quarter of the products produced, cooked white meat (13.8 percent) ...
Market upswing: veal usage up on menus as producers transition to group housing amid difficult business conditions.(STATE of the INDUSTRY)
Oct 01, 2008; ... With the introduction of four new cuts, targeted advertising and leadership by veal producers who have taken a proactive approach to animal housing, veal usage continues to grow in both the casual/theme (up 5 percent) and fine-dining (up 6 percent) restaurant segments according to market ...
The right slice: despite fears of an economic downturn, deli meats' popularity shows no sign of slowing down.(STATE of the INDUSTRY)
Oct 01, 2008; ... Full-service meats continue to be one of the key factors that influence a consumer's choice of supermarket deli. Despite our economy, upscale and super-premium deli meats are thriving, particularly in the top three proteins: turkey, ham and beef. Imported dry-cured hams made ...
Weighty matters: buyer-seller relationships: no longer business as usual.(STATE of the INDUSTRY)
Oct 01, 2008; ... "We need help." These three simple words captured the attention of suppliers to the meat and poultry industry participating in a processor/supplier roundtable sponsored by the Food Processing Suppliers Association (FPSA). The weight and importance of that statement ...
In command: process controls can help processors get the most out of their systems.(PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY)
Oct 01, 2008; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Products are the biggest focus for a processor. However, you can't make quality products without paying attention to the whole process. According to John E. Johnson in his book "Stainless Performance Program," the definition of "process" is any ...
Checking up: when done right, third-party audits can help ensure food safety.(FOOD SAFETY: THIRD PARTY AUDITS)
Oct 01, 2008; ... In maintaining food safety, a processor just doesn't hope for the best. Monitoring is a requirement that ensures all steps are taken in food-safety procedures. And sometimes, you need another set of eyes to be certain those steps have been properly carried out. One of the big ...
Keeping control: pest control is a necessary part of any food-safety plan.(FOOD SAFETY: PEST CONTROL)
Oct 01, 2008; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Pest control is a basic part of food safety, though perhaps not one that gets much attention on its own. However, it is an aspect that is just as important as any other as part of a total food-safety management system. Pest control is part of ...
USDA-FSIS E. coli sampling results.(Germ Warfare: E. COLI O157:H7: FROM USDA-FSIS ANNUAL REPORTS)
Oct 01, 2008 ... In recent years, there has been increasing interest in using the E. coli O157:H7 results as an indicator of industry trends or as a measure of program performance. For this reason, the standard table (Table 1) that the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service ...
Rolling along: rollstock chamber packaging offers options for a tight seal and good display.(PACKAGING TECHNOLOGY)
Oct 01, 2008; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The choices in packaging options for protein products are nearly endless. For those with a lot of products to pack, rollstock chamber packaging may be a good choice. Another name for rollstock chambers is thermoform fill seal (TFFS), says ...
From green to great.(SPECIAL REPORT: SUSTAINABILITY--PART FOUR)
Oct 01, 2008; ... In the final installment of its special report on sustainable packaging strategies in 2008, The National Provisioner queries JoAnn Hines, the Packaging Diva, about consumer perception as it relates to sustainable packaging. NP: It's hard to separate fact from fiction about what ...
Packaging machine.(TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE)
Oct 01, 2008 ... Pack-Tech's new RC-1820 Rotary Vacuum Chamber Machine features all stainless-steel construction and a patented sealing system. Micro-processor controlled, the machine offers ease of operation and monitoring with setting storage capabilities for up to 10 different products. It ...
Protective wear.(TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE)
Oct 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] PolyConversions Inc. offers VR[TM] Rainwear as part of its line of protective apparel. Durable VR Rain Wear features a three-piece detachable hood and offers a comfortable fit with a light-weight design. The suits are odorless, non-toxic and resistant to ...
Software.(TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE)
Oct 01, 2008 ... CSB's new 4.20 version has seamless material and cost controls, as well as the permanent monitoring of buying behavior. Management has constant online access to detailed data and direct access to all relevant information--complete supplier information on items, process actions, quantities ...
Services.(TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE)
Oct 01, 2008 ... ABI has announced Sustainability DriverTM, a new program that helps business-to-business companies effectively communicate sustainable initiatives and realize positive business results from green practices. Sustainability DriverTM consists of a strategic four-stage discovery and ...
Pallet washer.(TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE)
Oct 01, 2008 ... Douglas Machines has developed a compact tunnel washer, the Douglas Model WR-1500V-PW. The vertical load machine is only 10 feet long and washes and sanitizes pallets at the rate of 120 pieces per hour. Wash water is recirculated to save water and chemicals. After the ...
Ham supplies.(TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE)
Oct 01, 2008 ... CMS has announced a line of Flavorseal[R] spiral ham supplies for processors and retailers. Flavorseal[R] Tight Weave Netting for spiral hams controls the diameter of the ham to yield more center slices. The Metalized Vacuum Bags, Foils and Decorative Color Wrap in red, gold, bronze, ...
Belting.(TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE)
Oct 01, 2008 ... Wire Belt's new CompactGrid[TM] conveyor belt is engineered for performance with 70-percent open surface area and superior flow-through capabilities. CompactGrid is specifically designed to replace heavier balanced weave belts and hard-to-clean plastic modular belts. The ...
X-ray.(TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE)
Oct 01, 2008 ... Safely and reliably identify foreign objects, missing items and defects in your products with the versatile Ishida X-ray inspection system. The system detects metal, glass, stone, bone, shell and plastics through retort pouches, aluminum foils and cans. It can also detect non-conforming ...
Checkweigher.(TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE)
Oct 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Mettler-Toledo Hi-Speed announces the introduction of its value-priced checkweigher for mild to moderate washdown applications; the A300. It can accommodate a variety of packages in a compact 30 inches of line space. The A300 is economically priced and ...
Trimmers.(TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE)
Oct 01, 2008 ... Whizard[R] Series II Trimmers from Bettcher Industries Inc. are designed for many important and diverse pork trimming applications--from defatting hams and briskets to facing bellies, trimming jowls and skin patching. The fast-rotating blade trimmer enables users to make accurate cuts. The ...
Labeling.(TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE)
Oct 01, 2008 ... ID Technology, a division of Pro Mach, has announced the availability of the F-Series Fiber laser, available in 10 and 20 watt power. The combination of YAG technology with fiber optics has produced a smaller, versatile, easy-to-operate and longer-lasting system that delivers precision ...
Bearings.(TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE)
Oct 01, 2008 ... Metallized Carbon Corp. is offering its Metcar 1515 Copper mechanical-grade bearings. Designed to operate without lubrication in dry and dust-prone environments at temperatures up to 750 degrees, Metcar 1515 is ideal for bearing and thrust washers ...
Label reader.(TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE)
Oct 01, 2008 ... Omron Electronics LLC has introduced an ultra-small, fixed-mount multi-code reader, model V400-R, that automatically recognizes commonly used bar codes and 2D matrix codes to simplify setup. Measuring just 58 by 46 by 24.2 millimeters, the palm-size metal body reader mounts almost ...
Temperature control.(TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE)
Oct 01, 2008 ... Thermo King has announced the launch of the new SB+ line of temperature control units for trailers. The new includes the SB-110+, SB-210+ and the SB-310+, all for trailers, and the SB-310R+ for rail applications. Every new unit comes standard with OptiSetTM Plus, which makes choosing ...
Flooring.(TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE)
Oct 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Stonhard is offering a trowelable urethane flooring option with Stonclad UR. Stonclad UR provides coverage against oxidizing agents, organic acids and solvents with reduced installation time. Thermal shock is reduced with Stonclad UR's ability to withstand ...
Testing services.(TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE)
Oct 01, 2008 ... Food Safety Net Services (FSNS) has announced its expanded chemistry testing capabilities. FSNS has expanded its capabilities to include full nutritional labeling, all fat and water soluble vitamins, preservatives and antioxidants, fatty and organic acid profiles, saturated and trans fat, ...
Components.(TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE)
Oct 01, 2008 ... Slideways Custom Profiles components are fabricated to specification in small runs to eliminate the need for extrusion tooling and long lead times. Typical wear-resistant materials include oil-filled UHMW, UHMW-HT for 275 degree service, glass-filled PTFE for -350 to 500 degree ...
Management solutions.(TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE)
Oct 01, 2008 ... FoodConnex[R] by Integrated Management Solutions helps reduce business operating costs by as much as 30 percent. FoodConnex[R] provides the tools needed to eliminate errors in order entry, processing, packing and shipping. Advanced applications like internet order entry, automated fax and ...
Curwood Inc., a division of Bemis Company Inc., has announced plans to expand its operations in Fremont, Ohio.(SUPPLIER NEWS)
Oct 01, 2008 ... CURWOOD INC., a division of BEMIS COMPANY INC., has announced plans to expand its operations in Fremont, Ohio. Growth in existing product lines, as well as the development and production of new packaging for the meat, cheese and coffee markets, require additional space, equipment and ...
Structural Concepts.(SUPPLIER NEWS)(www.structuralconcepts.com)(Website overview)(Brief article)
Oct 01, 2008 ... STRUCTURAL CONCEPTS is offering Build-A-Case customer interface feature--called a "wizard"-- for customizing specific units on its Web site. The case-customization wizard for five of Structural Concepts' most popular cases can be accessed by going to www.structuralconcepts.com and clicking ...
Bosch's Packaging.(SUPPLIER NEWS)
Oct 01, 2008 ... BOSCH'S PACKAGING Technology Division plans to acquire Paal Verpackungsmaschinen GmbH & Co. KG, based in Remshalden near Stuttgart, Germany. The purchase agreement was signed on Sept. 5, 2008. Paal is a packaging and automation specialist engaged in the development, manufacture and sale of ...
FMC Technologies.(SUPPLIER NEWS)
Oct 01, 2008 ... The spin-off from FMC TECHNOLOGIES to John Bean Technologies Corp. is complete. As of August 1, shares of its common stock are trading on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the symbol "JBT" and JBT Corp. has been added to Standard & Poor's S&P SmallCap 600 ...
Effective August 21, 2008 PMI-ARPAC LLC, a subsidiary of ARPAC L.P., has acquired certain of the assets of Packaging Machines International Inc. (PMI).(SUPPLIER NEWS)(Brief article)
Oct 01, 2008 ... Effective August 21, 2008 PMI-ARPAC LLC, a subsidiary of ARPAC L.P., has acquired certain of the assets of PACKAGING MACHINES INTERNATIONAL INC. (PMI). PMI is a manufacturer of shrink packaging machinery ...
Food Safety Net Services.(SUPPLIER NEWS)
Oct 01, 2008 ... FOOD SAFETY NET SERVICES has announced the promotion of Timothy Santy to director of operations. Santy joined FSNS in 2006 and has most recently held the position of facilities ...
Cloverleaf Cold Storage Co.(SUPPLIER NEWS)(Brief article)
Oct 01, 2008 ... CLOVERLEAF COLD STORAGE CO. of Sioux City, Iowa, has announced that it has concluded the acquisition of a freezer warehouse facility in Columbus, Ohio. With the purchase, Cloverleaf now operates more than 50 million cubic feet of refrigerated warehouse space in facilities throughout the ...
HR winners continue to impress.(THE FINAL WORD)
Oct 01, 2008; ... Once again this year, The National Provisioner doled out the HREVOLUTION Awards to meat and poultry processors who implemented successful initiatives in the realm of human resources and worker safety. To read about the winners of this year's awards, see the supplement, located between ...