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Sierra Meat & Seafood earns perfect rating on sustainable certification

October 23, 2015

Sierra Meat & Seafood is the first seafood producer to ever receive a 100-percent rating on the Marine Stewardship Council sustainable certification.

Wastewater treatment: the phosphate puzzle

Magnetized, nano-sized particles could help poultry processors remove phosphate from wastewater.

Angela Colar

August 25, 2015

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To ensure water quality and safety under the Clean Water Act, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulates the amount of various types of nutrients that can be discharged from point sources into nearby lakes, streams or reservoirs.

USDA invests $63 million to support 264 renewable energy and energy efficiency projects nationwide

Industry News

August 11, 2015

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Funding supports solar and other renewable energy projects to create jobs and promote energy independence.

Dole & Bailey's steering committee: John Lynch, Nancy Matheson-Burns and Bill Burns

Dole & Bailey: 2015 Independent Processor of the Year

Along with a storied history, this Massachusetts purveyor is well-suited to meet the changing needs of its customers.

Sam Gazdziak

August 9, 2015

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In a city that is filled to the brim with monuments, buildings and other pieces of American history, Faneuil Hall is one of Boston’s great treasures.

Beaver Street Fisheries announces partnership with Sustainable Fisheries Partnership

Industry News

August 7, 2015

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SFP is dedicated to helping businesses source seafood responsibly and works with major seafood buyers across the world.

Protein Problem Solver

Oxygenation system helps Koch Foods cut wastewater BODs

August 6, 2015

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Dissolved air flotation (DAF) systems can separate 95 to 99 percent of fats, oils and greases (FOG) and total suspended solids (TSS) from organic wastewater — thus, they are an important treatment option for meat-processing facilities.

Sustainability

Sustainability and material assessments: So many programs, so little time...

Use materiality assessments to ensure your company targets and defines its sustainability focus around stakeholder engagement.

Leigh Ann Johnston

July 13, 2015

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Tyson Foods recently completed its first sustainability materiality assessment.

Adrian Bridges manages the Marin Sun Farms butcher shop and restaurant

A shining Sun

With a new facility, Marin Sun Farms has taken a leadership role in California’s locally raised movement.

June 11, 2015

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Marin Sun Farms garnered national recognition when it acquired the Petaluma facility from the former owners, Rancho Feeding Corp., in March 2014.

Hormel Foods releases 2014 Corporate Responsibility Report

Industry News

June 8, 2015

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Company surpasses solid waste goal six years early.

Jensen Meat to help support wildlife-friendly ranching and conserve native prairie across Montana

Industry News

May 22, 2015

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Ground beef processor will be supplying grass-fed, natural beef to foodservice providers by next month and consumers by 3rd quarter 2015.

Albertsons terminates merger and sues Kroger

Boar's Head settles first wrongful death lawsuit in Listeria outbreak

Meat processor pays $3.7M penalty for identity theft scheme

Events

November 19, 2024

2024 State of the Industry

On-Demand Join us for an exclusive look into the future of the protein industry with The National Provisioner’s 2024 State of the Industry webinar, a key feature of our October eMagazine. Dive deep into transformative insights as consumer research experts from Circana take the stage.

January 28, 2025

IPPE 2025

The International Production & Processing Expo is the world's largest annual poultry and egg, meat, and animal food industry event of its kind. A wide range of domestic and international decision-makers attend this annual event to find solutions for their business, network with industry colleagues, and learn about the latest technological developments and issues facing the industry.

The 2025 IPPE already has 1,200+ exhibitors that will occupy more than 583,000+ square feet of exhibit space. The 2025 IPPE will offer timely and important information and an efficient way for producers and processors to find solutions to enhance their operations.

We look forward to being with you again at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. Mark your calendar to join us Jan. 28 - 30, 2025. You will not want to miss this "must-attend" event for our industries!

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