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The sustainability disconnect between processors and consumers

Midan Marketing's latest research shows consumers, processors think differently on sustainability.

March 14, 2018

In this video Q&A at IPPE, Midan Marketing's Steve Hixon highlights company research on sustainability among consumers and discusses what it means for processors.

Processing Tech

Resource conservation in meat and poultry plants

Meat and poultry processors can reap a multitude of benefits by leveraging technologies and procedures that curb energy and water use.

Richard Mitchell

March 14, 2018

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Uncovering the best ways to cut water and energy use in meat and poultry plants is akin to solving a puzzle. While obvious measures alone can lead to big paybacks, it takes patience and creativity for operators to uncover all possible sources of waste and the best strategies for optimal gains.

Nicole Johnson-Hoffman, president, Global Roundtable for Sustainable Beef

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Nicole Johnson-Hoffman: Sustainable Beef's global guide

Nicole Johnson-Hoffman begins her first term as president of the Global Roundtable for Sustainable Beef, placing an emphasis on inclusion of many diverse voices focused on continuous improvement of the global beef value chain.

Andy Hanacek

March 13, 2018

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Andy Hanacek, editor-in-chief of The National Provisioner, sat down with Nicole Johnson-Hoffman to discuss the Global Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (GRSB) and its mission, as well as her goals for the group and its members moving forward.

True Story Foods teams with registered dieticians to help consumers make nutritious protein choices

Industry News

March 8, 2018

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Regina Ragone and Elizabeth Fassberg will help educate consumers and retailers about the health benefits of organic and non-GMO meats.

Kay Johnson Smith, President and CEO of the Animal Agriculture Alliance

Alliance pushes back against alternative protein's 'clean meat' claims

February 22, 2018

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In this video Q&A from IPPE, Kay Johnson Smith, president and CEO of the Animal Agriculture Alliance, discussed how the Alliance is pushing hard to combat the use of "clean meat" as a term to describe non-animal protein products.

Processing Tech

How to jumpstart an energy efficient refrigerant system

Stefanie Young

February 13, 2018

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It's no surprise that energy efficiency is good for the bottom line—people, planet and profit—especially in an energy-dependent group such as the foodservice industry.

New University of Arkansas research will help beef industry increase sustainability

Industry News

February 13, 2018

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Researchers at the University of Arkansas are conducting a lifecycle analysis of the beef industry in order to identify ways the industry can increase sustainability

Allen Harim grower wins Delaware Environmental Stewardship Award

Industry News

January 11, 2018

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Third year in a row grower from Allen Harim earns top prize.

Andy Hanacek and Jorge Izquierdo of PMMI

The challenge of sustainable film packaging

Episode 6 of The National Provisioner's video series on trends in the industry with Jorge Izquierdo of PMMI

November 10, 2017

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In this video series, The National Provisioner editor-in-chief Andy Hanacek discusses trends in the industry with Jorge Izquierdo of PMMI. This episode focuses on the trends in environmental sustainability of meat packaging and the challenge film packaging poses.