Commentary: SMA Navigating labor challenges in the meat industry With an aging workforce and increased competition for workers, businesses often struggle to meet staffing needs. Lacy Bates November 6, 2024 No Comments Processors must leverage employment-based immigration and domestic recruitment to manage labor shortages while embracing technological solutions. Read More
Don't miss The National Provisioner's Workforce & Productivity Operational Strategies Webinar Join us on Oct. 30 to learn how evolving employee expectations are changing how your business can attract and retain workers. October 15, 2024 No Comments Labor and hiring experts Alex Chausovsky and Hinda Mitchell will share insights on what your business needs to do to become the employer of choice.Read More
Sysco drops new lineup of labor-saving foodservice solutions Sysco debuts new food solutions through its Cutting Edge Solutions platform. Industry News October 15, 2024 No Comments Food distributor Sysco Corp. launches 19 new concepts to boost operator efficiency.Read More
US Foods targets operator pain points Fall Scoop highlights 24 new on-trend products designed by US Foods product development experts. Industry News September 30, 2024 No Comments New Fall 2024 Scoop products help address inventory, labor and time management costs. Read More
Pack Expo works to bridge skills gap Trade show features comprehensive programs designed to inspire the next generation of talent in the packaging and processing sectors. Industry News August 22, 2024 No Comments Event offers a variety of activities aimed at introducing high school and college students to opportunities within the industry.Read More
Montana governor highlights increased support for meat processors Increasing meat processing capacity in the state to add value to Montana commodities is among the governor’s top priorities. Industry News March 22, 2024 No Comments Montana Governor Greg Gianforte visits Central Avenue Meats and emphasizes the state’s investments to support the meat processing industry.Read More
Annual Meat Conference 2024 Processors must up their game as labor market favors employees over employers Employers need to understand what motivates people to come the work for their company. Fred Wilkinson March 20, 2024 No Comments Attracting and retaining workers requires the right approach not just from the human resources department but also top management.Read More
Labor Outlook 2024 AAMP’s Chris Young foresees a tough labor market for meat processors Fred Wilkinson January 26, 2024 No Comments The most common concern members of the American Association of Meat Processors voice regarding attracting and retaining a stable, productive workforce is “the almost nonexistence of trained labor,” AAMP Executive Director Chris Young said.Read More
2024 Economic Outlook Labor and funding access continue to challenge processors Inflationary impact remains real for consumers and processors alike. Sammy Bredar December 11, 2023 No Comments AAMP, DecisionNext and PMMI discuss inflationary pressures and regulatory concerns. Read More
Oregon State University effort addressing labor issues facing state’s meat processing industry Oregon State University is leading a multistate program to help solve workforce challenges in the Pacific Northwest. Industry News November 2, 2023 No Comments Across the nation, few colleges and universities offer meat-cutting training — a shortage Oregon State University Extension Service hopes to change. Read More