The National Provisioner

November 2024

In The National Provisioner’s November 2024 eMagazine, don’t miss our Consumer Trends Report 2024 and learn how building trust with consumers is critical to grow sales for the meat industry. Also, read our Flavor Trends Special Report to find out how the right flavor notes can make your product stand out … and more!

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2024 Consumer Trends Special Report

Consumer Trends 2024: Building consumer trust

Research suggests improving on low levels of consumer trust in key areas of concern can improve sales.

Fred Wilkinson

November 22, 2024

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Consumer concerns regarding animal welfare in particular show need for better messaging and engagement.

Protein Problem Solvers

Boston Sword & Tuna keeps metal at bay with new inspection technology

Trio of Mettler-Toledo metal detectors help ensure safe quality product.

Cat McBride

November 27, 2024

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Saltwater and ice, which are prevalent in BST’s products, put out a magnetic field, which necessitate specialized metal detectors to reliably find metal contaminants without false rejects.

Fight for Food Safety

The war on pathogens continues

USDA and FDA tighten the chains on food companies as they continue to wage their war on pathogens.

Shawn K. Stevens

November 26, 2024

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Events underscore need to invest additional resources into pathogen elimination and control in food facilities.

Processor Profile: Hill Meat Co.

Oregon pork processor Hill Meat Co. breaks ground on expansion

Pendleton. Ore.-based Hill Meat Co. is most known for bacon production.

Sammy Bredar

November 25, 2024

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Facility expansion will double cooking and smoking capacity.

Special Report: Flavor Trends

Flavor trends: Using flavor to stand out

More traditional flavor profiles gain favor due to rising costs.

Fred Wilkinson

November 25, 2024

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Other flavor trends include spice blends, functional ingredients, and smoked and grilled flavors.

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.

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!

The National Provisioner

November 2024

Cover Story

Consumer Trends 2024: Building consumer trust

Feature Articles

Boston Sword & Tuna keeps metal at bay with new inspection technology

The war on pathogens continues

Oregon pork processor Hill Meat Co. breaks ground on expansion

Flavor trends: Using flavor to stand out

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