| February 2006
FEATURES Cover Story - Rebirth Sara Lee is reshaping its global business affairs. Meanwhile, its meat-and-bread business is enjoying marketshare gains and margin growth - Keepers Of The Flame Plant story - Efficiency Mindset Sara Lee’s processed-meat team in St. Joseph, MO, subscribes to a lean-management philosophy to achieve their waste-elimination goals. Special report - Bug Off! Meat processors can win the battle against pests with high-quality sanitation, inspection, and documentation. Hidden Gems - Tradition And Trailblazing Despite the odd moniker, consumers have learned to depend on J&B Group’s No Name™ brand for quality meats. Employee Matters - Attracting The Best Processors pull out all the stops to recruit and retain the top employees in their fields. 2006 annual Sausage Report - Sausage Holds Steady - 21st-century Sausages Product Development NEW PRODUCTS - PSF Introduces Marinated Pork And Wild Blueberry Chicken Sausage Food Safety - E. Coli O157:H7 Still Poses Biggest Risk Product Development - Warming Up To New Flavors Bolder spices and seasonings are making their way into mainstream cuisine. - Passport To Taste Marinades and rubs provide the answer for those time-crunched consumers who are more interested in exotic flavors. Editor’s Journal - Taking Stock Creators briefs - Chiappetti Announces Partnership And Nikken Foods Releases Flavor Enhancer Show preview - AMI Targets Consumer Trends - NMA Returns Convention To Its Roots Supplier Marketplace - Seam Inspection System, Conveyor and more... - People News - Supplier News Advertiser Index - Index |
