Verde Farms director of marketing Kirstyn Lipson breaks down the marketing landscape for organic meats.

Atlantic Fish Co. works to make seafood more sustainable through cultivated fish.Image Credit: VisitNC.com

Anne-Marie Roerink, 210 Analytics principal and author of The Power of Meat, takes a deep dive into consumer purchasing behavior and trends.

Boehringer Ingelheim’s Rick Phillips shares some insights on how focusing on maximizing the overall health of their flocks can help poultry producers to better protect against more serious avian infections and raise a higher quality bird.

Considerations processors should keep in mind as they automate to increase efficiency.

Fresno State’s Dr. Katy Tarrant sits down with The National Provisioner to discuss poultry welfare training modules and Key Welfare Indicators.

Handhelds offer the convenience that consumers are demanding.

National Turkey Federation’s SVP of legislative affairs breaks down the barbecue trend for the turkey category.Photo credit: National Turkey Federation

Todd Meussling, senior manager of market development for recloseable packaging solutions provider Fresh-Lock, discusses trends and developments driving innovation in meat and poultry packaging.

Stephanie Lind, Catherine Porter, and Mark Di Domenico of market research firm Elohi Strategic Advisors discuss consumer trends, value-added protein opportunities, and more.

Hardcore Carnivore creator Jess Pryles and Standard Meat Co. co-president Ashli Rosenthal Blumenfeld sit down with The National Provisioner to go over their recent collaboration. Photo credit: Hardcore Carnivore

This vision AI technology from Plainsight allows for better management and monitoring of livestock. Image credit: Plainsight Corp. 

Joy Vimalarajah, vice president of food protection and preservation at Kerry, discusses the unique food safety considerations for plant-based proteins and more.

The Austin, Texas-based butcher and restaurateur discusses the role of regional differences in crafting signature cured products and more.

Jamie Ager, founder, farmer, and CEO at Hickory Nut Gap, sits down with The National Provisioner to discuss his company’s Vital Blend product.

Renetta Cooper, business development director for Kerry ingredients and flavors, explains about the complementary aspects of traditional and clean-label methods for shelf life extension.

Doug Fulnechek of Zoetis discusses processor strategies for Salmonella mitigation and the recent FSIS guidance on live vaccination, as well as other topics related to USDA’s focus on a stronger and more comprehensive effort to reduce Salmonella illnesses.

Salmon is the 'ground beef of seafood.'

Milan Patel is CEO and co-founder at PathogenDx, a Scottsdale, Ariz.-based company that provides disruptive DNA-based pathogen testing technology and solutions for the food industry.

Rob Brice, co-founder, president and chief technology officer for RFgen Software, discusses RFgen’s collaboration with Trident Seafoods, which processes approximately 1.2 million transactions a year. The effort involved implementing mobile barcode scanning and data collection to enhance efficiency of inventory and manufacturing transactions.

Fleur Veldhoven, vice president of marketing at Nestlé Professional, chats with The National Provisioner about Nestlé’s new partnership and the launch of its plant-based dining program for colleges and universities.

The National Provisioner sits down with Soumya Nair, global director of consumer research and insights for The Kerry Group.  In this interview, she discusses nutrition research, the most enduring consumer trends, and the best advice for anyone starting a food company.

John Hathaway is president of Shucks Maine Lobster, a producer of value-added “MSC Certified Sustainable” Maine lobster products. “Johnny Shuck” shares his views on shelf life and food safety along with new products, foodservice trends, and more.

ABB’s Sandra Perletti delves into energy efficiency considerations and how they intersect with processing operations’ overall lean manufacturing strategies.