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editor’s NOTE

by fred wilkinson

Meet the Meat Industry Hall of Fame’s

newest members

Each year, some of the meat and poultry industry’s true innovators are welcomed into the Meat Industry Hall of Fame.

This year’s roster of inductees continues that proud tradition, which The National Provisioner is honored to be a part of:

  • Mark Miller
  • Fritz and Gary Bernegger
  • David J. Meisinger
  • Craig Bacon
  • Henry Davis
  • Michael Strauss

The induction reception and ceremony for the Meat Industry Hall of Fame Class of 2025 will take place during IPPE 2026 in Atlanta. The National Provisioner congratulates the seven new inductees and invites all meat and poultry professionals to join in honoring these leaders who have shaped the North American food industry.

Don’t miss Associate Group Editor Sammy Bredar’s profile of the Meat Industry Hall of Fame Class of 2025 in this issue.

Fred Wilkinson




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