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december 2025  /  VOLUME 237  /  ISSUE 12


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2026 ECONOMIC OUTLOOK REPORT - Strong demand and nutrition trends bolster meat and poultry outlook.

COVER STORY

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Steven Brake (left), S&N Enterprises, LLC, and Mike Levengood, Perdue Farms

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PROCESSOR PROFILE: RJ’S MEATS

RJ’s Meats wins hundreds of awards for its meat products, signaling a persistent commitment to innovation and satisfaction.

SPECIAL REPORT: DISTRIBUTION STRATEGIES
Cold chain efficiencies pay dividends.

FIGHT FOR FOOD SAFETY
Are we over-investigating Listeria?

CONVENTION PREVIEW: IPPE 2026
Driven by genetics, fueled by formulation, defined by precision — welcome to IPPE 2026

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COVER STORY:

Community engagement and continuous improvement propel Louie’s Finer Meats.

CATEGORY REPORT: PORK

Nutritional benefits and taste propel pork category success.

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2026 SMALL PROCESSOR OUTLOOK REPORT   

Processors pursue efficiency and new markets to mitigate rising costs.

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COMMENTARY: SMA 

SMA MEAT Forum: Where meat industry leaders meet.

Buyers Guide

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of suppliers and products.

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Inside scoop: Real Good Foods enters the meatball category

Real Goods Foods Executive Chairman Bryan Freeman discusses the company's entrance into the meatball category with its chicken meatball line. In this exclusive interview, Freeman walks The National Provisioner through the development process for the meatball line and explains how this innovation aligns with consumer shopping priorities.

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