Home  Email Newsletter  Search M&P Archives  Daily News Archives  Wire Service News  Features     From the Corral     Steve Kay Red Meat     Meat Economics     Meat Processing     Poultry Proc. Solutions     Sanitation Tips     Small Business     Lean Tips  Resources     MP Red Book     Calendar     Salary Surveys     Company Data     Industry Links     Job Center  Publication Info     Subscriptions     Print Advertising Info     Web Advertising Info     Media Kit     Contact Sales   May 2008 ARCHIVES   Industry events:   Related sites: FoodBusinessNews.net Purchasing Seminar		News and features about consumer and industry-related trends such as health and wellness, baby boomers, convenience. Plans set for 2008 beef summer grilling program     May 6, 2008 Labeling conference tackles emerging trends     April 30, 2008 Excuses, excuses? A new book criticizes the industry for its animal-handling but earns the wrath of vegetarians     April 29, 2008 Animal research center hot on the trail of E. coli O157:H7     April 25, 2008 "The worst time" Don't expect food prices to drop any time soon     April 22, 2008 Meat without manure It's closer to reality than you think     April 22, 2008 Top 10 trends in functional foods     April 18, 2008 U.S. pork exports keep breaking records     April 16, 2008 Study shows 7.3 million Americans are vegetarians     April 16, 2008 Pilgrim's Pride also cutting production     April 14, 2008 U.S. pork, beef exports post solid gains     April 11, 2008 Leaning on employees Listening to workers to eliminate waste     April 10, 2008 Consumers changing meal strategies     April 9, 2008 Food price hikes linked to expanding ethanol sector     April 7, 2008 Still a long way to go A new Rutgers study shows that young adults still don't use good food-safe sense     April 4, 2008 Anticipating the aftermath In the wake of the biggest-ever recall, more rigorous inspection is the first step in a protracted response     April 1, 2008 The challenges of leadership Reviewing the role of trade associations in the wake of Hallmark/Westland     April 1, 2008 Where the buffalo roam A growing bison herd and consumer demand bode bode well for the future of a niche industry     April 1, 2008 Learning lessons European perspectives shed light on potential equipment trends in the U.S.     April 1, 2008 Opportunities knock The door-to-door approach to meat sales struggles to survive     April 1, 2008 Hamming it up Ham sales are on the rise     April 1, 2008 Instituting breed claims Addressing questions about breed claims, product recalls, overtime charges and more     April 1, 2008 Shoo, flies! Prevention pays when addressing pest threats     April 1, 2008 Phosphate options Improvements to co-extruded sausage production focus on phosphate solutions     April 1, 2008 Managing food-vs.-fuel While the Bush administration is optimistic about ethanol's future, critics chafe     April 1, 2008 Ripple effects     April 1, 2008 The Hillary Clinton of the freezer aisle     March 28, 2008 Private-label sales up $5.4 billion in 2007     March 26, 2008 Inflation has less affect on high-calorie food purchases     March 21, 2008 Frozen foods represent 12% of food, beverage sales     March 21, 2008 Men eat more meat: survey     March 20, 2008 Americans rapidly increasing green consumption     March 19, 2008 Consumers going to the store less often     March 19, 2008 C.P.I. for food, beverages climbs 0.4% in February     March 14, 2008 Looking for speed… … and quality and price, all at the same time. The new "Power of Meat" study indicates consumers want it all now     March 14, 2008 Food industry mergers, acquisitions strong in 2007     March 11, 2008 Economy impacts where consumers eat, shop     March 11, 2008 Small Business Confidence Index drops in 4th quarter     March 7, 2008 FAPRI: Commodity prices to remain 'historically high'     March 6, 2008 Current trends favor retail vs. foodservice food sales     March 5, 2008 Global snack foods market to hit $278.7 billion by 2010     March 4, 2008 Scaling Back Processors grapple with overcapacity in the face of today’s shrinking cattle population     March 1, 2008 Sustaining efforts Environment-conscious processors are seeing GREEN     March 1, 2008 Local appeal Proximity pays off for a growing number of processors     March 1, 2008 Process control Successful HACCP programs depend on effective quality systems     March 1, 2008 Passing up automation Koch's Turkey Farm relies on local appeal and hand-cut quality for success     March 1, 2008 Shelf life assurance Active packaging pushes the envelope     March 1, 2008 McGreat expectations Only a select number of processors can claim the distinction of being McDonald's suppliers     March 1, 2008 Reality check     March 1, 2008 Consumer confidence continues losing ground     February 27, 2008 C.P.I. for food and beverages up 0.7% in January     February 21, 2008 In a disaster's aftermath Everyone agrees: the animal abuse filmed at a California plant is appalling. The question is: Now what?     February 15, 2008 U.S. pork exports soar in 2007 while beef rebounds     February 15, 2008 Meat companies placing global emphasis     February 14, 2008 Tomorrow's menus will be more globally diverse     February 13, 2008 More competition, economy pressure beef industry     February 6, 2008 Mythbusting The science of meat consumption and human health     February 1, 2008 Sausage drivers Taking a glimpse at the consumer and flavor trends behind today's offerings     February 1, 2008 Avoiding culture clash Managing diversity in the workplace translates to the bottom line     February 1, 2008 On the cutting edge Chicago Meat Authority depends on the expert craftsmanship of its portioners, cutters and trimmers to keep the company moving forward     February 1, 2008 Top-down success Supervisors are the key to sustaining Lean     February 1, 2008 Batters and breadings evolve Health-conscious consumers put the crunch on product developers     February 1, 2008 Hardee's puts smoked sausage on its breakfast menu     January 22, 2008 More fresh, less enhanced The National Meat Case Study produces surprises     January 18, 2008 C.P.I. for food, beverages flat in Dec., up 4.8% in '07     January 16, 2008 Tension between scientific advances, human values     January 15, 2008 Consumers considering sustainability     January 8, 2008 Catlayst Equity acquires Carruthers Equipment Company     January 2, 2008 A full plate Processors will cope with abundant supply and rely on international demand for protein in the new year     January 1, 2008 A slice of Americana Rich in history and flavor, demand for thick-cut bacon is on the rise     January 1, 2008 Extending reach Trends in conveyor technology address sanitation, the environment and more     January 1, 2008 The era of Big Bird The eight-pound chicken is changing processing and the industry     January 1, 2008 Parched A drought in the hotbed of poultry country has processors devining options     January 1, 2008 Talking turkey bacon     January 1, 2008 Chris Mason joins Wolf-tec as v.p. of sales, marketing     December 21, 2007 Stepping on the gas The MAP debate gets ugly     December 1, 2007 Hannaford to license food grading program     November 30, 2007 Topco introduces nutritional rating system     November 28, 2007 Retail meal solution momentum grows     November 27, 2007 C.P.I. for food and beverages up 0.3% in October     November 16, 2007 McKinsey & Co. sees growth in private label sales     November 13, 2007 Customer satisfaction with food companies declines     November 13, 2007 Mintel estimates organic market sales of $6 billion     November 12, 2007 Live from the U.S.M.E.F.'s Global Outlook Symposium     November 1, 2007 Red meat market access remains a focus for U.S.D.A.     October 30, 2007 N.Y.C. health board renews fight to require calorie info     October 26, 2007 Global demand for meat will continue to rise     October 22, 2007 C.P.I. for food and beverages up 0.5% in September     October 22, 2007 'American' food still tops for U.S. diners, poll says     October 15, 2007 Swain takes over for Niman as chairman of Niman Ranch     October 15, 2007 C.e.o. confidence declines     October 8, 2007 Public sees organic food as safer and healthier     October 8, 2007 Americans' smarter about fats     October 5, 2007 Some Hispanics unfamiliar with American holidays     October 3, 2007 Fast-casual has opportunities to grow in Canada     October 3, 2007 A closer look The 2007 National Meat Case Study sheds new light on retail protein offerings     October 1, 2007 Retail evolution Processor consolidation, pending legislation and Wal-Mart's decisions all shape what might be on the horizon in the retail segment     October 1, 2007 Ethnic appeal Meat department sales at Hispanic-focused supermarkets are...caliente!     October 1, 2007 A strategic side of Lean     October 1, 2007 New report focuses on sauces, dips and condiments     September 24, 2007 August butter, pork and turkey stocks up from 2006     September 24, 2007 New survey shows consumers plan to eat out less     September 24, 2007 Negative import news has consumers checking labels     September 19, 2007 C.P.I. for food and beverages up 0.4% in August     September 19, 2007 Flavor preferences vary between consumer groups     September 19, 2007 California passes statewide menu labeling law     September 11, 2007 McDonald's global comp sales rise 8.1%     September 11, 2007 Menu trends for 2007     September 4, 2007 MEATPOULTRY.com on holiday E-news updates to resume Sept 4     August 30, 2007 Casual dining driven by income, convenience, health     August 29, 2007 Study on body language sheds light on shopping habits     August 16, 2007 Hispanic food, beverage sales to $8.4 billion by 2011     August 16, 2007 C.P.I. for food and beverages climbs 0.3% in July     August 15, 2007 Takeout sales growing rapidly     August 13, 2007 Trend Map identified what's hot in red meat     August 7, 2007 Cold storage stocks gain ground     July 23, 2007 Kansas State plans cost-benefit analysis of animal ID     July 17, 2007 Market for local foods to reach $5 billion in 2007     June 21, 2007