This article is intended to serve as a reminder of some of the more significant workplace issues that should equally bear serious consideration for resolution as we enter a new year.
AAMP representatives traveled to Washington as an organization, not part of other industry meetings, and sat down with the leadership of FSIS for face-to-face talks on issues that are important to our members.
I am writing to you today to tell you how excited I am about the new partnership between BNP Media, Independent Processor Magazine and The American Association of Meat Processors (AAMP).
When we reach a major milestone or achieve a significant accomplishment, the instinct is to press onward to the next goal. We should always take a step back and reflect on major successes and savor that moment before we move on to the next big thing.
Tiefenthaler Quality Meats won Grand Champion for their smoked turkey, Reserve Champion for semi-boneless ham, Reserve Grand Champion for smoked sausage with added in ingredients and Reserve Grand Champion for fermented cooked summer sausage.
At AAMP 2017, editor-in-chief of Independent Processor Sam Gazdziak spoke with Mark Reynolds, owner of Country Meat Shop, who won the Clarence Knebel Best of Show Award for his Round Bacon.