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Down on the farm

December 13, 2012

When I was in Ontario covering this month’s cover story, my family and I had the chance to go to the Canadian Exposition in Toronto.

Increase Your Probability of Business Success: Make and Keep Some New Year’s Resolutions

Dr. Joe Cordray

December 13, 2012

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January 1, 2013 is almost here, and with the start of a new year comes the tradition of making New Year’s resolutions.

Poultry Perspectives

Evolution of an industry and a trade show

Charles Olentine

December 13, 2012

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The 2013 International Poultry Expo (IPE) is celebrating its 65th anniversary in a big way in Atlanta, January 29-31, 2013.

Business Strategies

Is marketing dead?

Dan Emery

November 12, 2012

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Marketing as we have traditionally known it is changing and evolving quickly.

The kids are alright

Sam Gazdziak

October 30, 2012

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I had a rather disturbing experience at a neighborhood restaurant recently. It wasn’t the food, which was excellent. It was the staff – the very young staff.

This past week I attended the first meeting of a newly formed association, the North American Meat Association (NAMA), a consolidation of National Meat Association (NMA) and North American Meat Processors (NAMP).

Remembering Bobby Hatoff

October 10, 2012

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Independent Processor Editor Sam Gazdziak pays tribute to an industry leader.

Farm to Plate

Take the time to teach

Transparency of slaughter operations is crucial, but without proper understanding and preparation around the process, consumers could react negatively.

Kurt D. Vogel PhD

October 8, 2012

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Significant changes have occurred in the arena of accountability and transparency for the meat industry. The move toward transparency has been significant.

A slow drip

Drought strikes farmers and protein processors hard, and will ripple through the food chain.

Dan Emery

September 3, 2012

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It’s time once again — an election year is here, which in turn affects the current administration’s decision-making process.

The Supreme Court may have got it right

John Vatri

August 14, 2012

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I think about the Supreme Court’s decision when considering the uphill battle our industry has faced when attempting to convince consumers to do what is good for their health and the health of others they may serve.

Denver ordinance would ban slaughterhouses

Mama's Creations appoints CCO

Organ meat blends gain popularity

Events

November 19, 2024

2024 State of the Industry

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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