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Risk and reward
When historians look back on the Year 2008, they might tell our descendants that many people learned serious lessons about the potential negative consequences of taking risks.

by Andy Hanacek

Foodservice Showcase: Adding more flavor
Thanks to a more educated palate, the American consumer has gained a taste for a variety of foods.

by Tom Wray

2009 Deli Report
Despite economic woes, the deli sector shows no sign of slowing down.

by Pamela Accetta Smith

Employee Matters: Learning to adapt
The changing demographics of America are showing up not just on the menu, but also in the country’s workforce.

by Tom Wray

Editor's Journal: Brazilian company versus U.S. Justice Department
I recently questioned what would happen if the U.S. Department of Justice obstructed an acquisition plan between agreeing parties.

The Final Word: Frost-free workplace
The 2004 Red Sox were an aberration. Yes, I said it: the team that broke the much-ballyhooed Red Sox curse and won the World Series was a rarity and something toward which no team or business should aspire.

Labor Issues
“E-Verify Is Not Enough – Try OAT”
By Jacob M. Monty, managing partner, Monty Partners LLP

An opportunity for change

Nov. 5, 2008, the next day: Election 2008 is behind us. America voted its choice for national, state and local leaders whom they expect to take the nation in a new direction.


Finding an answer
The answer to my question about what would happen if the U.S. Department of Justice should block the JBS S.A. bid to acquire two U.S. beef companies came in late October with the news of a civil antitrust lawsuit.

 • Risk and reward
 • Employee Matters: Learning to adapt
 • Foodservice Showcase: Adding more flavor
 • 2009 Deli Report
 • The Final Word: Frost-free workplace
 • Editor's Journal: Brazilian company versus U.S. Justice Department






Germ Warfare Series Sponsored by DuPont Qualicon
Germ Warfare: To kill a mocking virus
In November 2005, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service began using a rapid, highly sensitive testing system to detect the deadly O157 strain of E. coli in raw beef.

by Pamela Accetta Smith

November New Products: Gold’n Plumpadds to itswhole-chicken line
Gold’n Plump Poultry has added two options to its line of whole chicken: Marinated Butterfly Chicken and All Natural™ Whole Rotisserie Chicken.

October New Products: Ruiz introduces Chimi Rolls
Ruiz Foods introduces El Monterey Chimi Rolls — a 4-ounce chimichanga in two new authentic Mexican flavors, tightly rolled for easy on-the-go eating.

September New Products: Premium rotisserie meatloaf from King’s Command
King’s Command Foods Inc., Kent., Wash., offers premium meatloaf for rotisserie and take-home meals. Each case comes with 10, 24-ounce loaves, merchandising sleeves, 4-ounce glaze packets, clear lids and trays.

Wixon VP appointed president of the NSMA

ST. FRANCIS, Wis. — The National Seasoning Manufacturers Association has named Tim Sonntag as president for a two-year term. He is the vice president of quality and technical services for Wixon, Inc.

Davis wins RPA award
The Reusable Packaging Association has announced that Phil Davis, senior perishables supply chain manager of The Kroger Co., is this year’s recipient of RPA’s 2008 Leadership Award.
HayssenSandiacre opens new sales office
HayssenSandiacre, a provider of vertical and horizontal form/fill/seal equipment and services, has announced the establishment of a sales and service office in s’Hertogenbosch, Netherlands.
Mettler-Toledo expands lab
Mettler-Toledo Safeline has announced it has expanded the product test lab in its Tampa, Fla. headquarters.
Stellar finishes USCS expansion
Stellar has completed construction of United States Cold Storage’s (USCS) phase-three expansion to its Tulare-North distribution center.


Pouches
For displays of deli meats, seafood items and more, Flavorseal® Metalized Pouches from Carroll Manufacturing and Sales (CMS) provide a variety of attractive and customer-friendly options.

Safety System
Meyn America LLC has introduced a new Emergency Stop Control System.

Conveyor
Wire Belt has offered Flex-Turn® Series of curve conveyors.

X-Ray
Anritsu Industrial Solutions USA Inc.’s new sanitary X-ray system has been added to its KD7400 Series.

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