CONTENTS

PROCESSOR PROFILE: HILL MEAT CO.
Oregon pork processor breaks ground on $18 million expansion.

SPECIAL REPORT: FLAVOR TRENDS
New ways of employing flavor to stand out.

FIGHT FOR FOOD SAFETY
USDA and FDA tighten the chains on food companies as they continue to wage their war on pathogens.

COMMENTARY: AMSA
Freezing does not negatively affect the eating experience for consumers.

PROTEIN PROBLEM SOLVERS
Boston Sword & Tuna keeps metal at bay with new inspection technology.