july 2026 / VOLUME 238 / ISSUE 7
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The Sausage Report 2026 – Dinner sausage sales bucking downward trend in processed meats category.
PROCESSOR PROFILE: CHARCUTERIE ARTISANS
Charcuterie Artisans scales to become largest US charcuterie manufacturer.
SPECIAL REPORT: FOOD SAFETYFood safety programs prioritize prevention, verification and traceability.
FIGHT FOR FOOD SAFETYThe risk of complacency.
COMMENTARY: PMMILabor issues become a structural constraint for processors.
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The National Pork Board's Hispanic market outreach effort -- the Explora Todo El Gusto Del Pork campaign — ties into the traditional role pork plays in Hispanic cuisine. NPB's Jose de Jesus discusses how pork products are positioned to meet the need of today’s Hispanic consumers.
