Trevor Amen, director of market intelligence, NCBA, and Patrick Fleming, director of retail marketing, National Pork Board, talk about the breakthrough changes to the URMIS beef and pork cut nomenclature that are expected to gain approval and take effect this summer.

Charlie Bradbury discusses the success of the Nolan Ryan brand in the beef industry and the technology behind creating a high-end all-natural steak

Brent Cator, CEO, talks about Cardinal's recent technological innovations that have had the company growing strong, as well as its future plans.

Interview with Barry Carpenter of the North American Meat Association Barry Carpenter, CEO of the new North American Meat Association (NAMA) discusses the importance of trade associations for the meat industry and talks about association's plans for 2013.

Julie Ackerman, PMMI senior director PR and Communications, offers a preview of the valuable features available to attendees at PACK EXPO in Chicago later this month.

Bill Gill, assistant vice president, Environmental Affairs, Smithfield Foods, discusses how manufacturers can reduce energy usage and material waste to reduce carbon footprint and cut costs.