All National Provisioner Podcasts

James Davidson is chief commercial officer for Tennessee-based green packaging manufacturer Genera Inc. In this interview, he discusses the benefits that using green packaging materials can offer meat and poultry processors as well as how adopting green packaging meshes with companies' sustainability goals.

The National Provisioner sits down for a conversation with Sloan Rinaldi, founder of Texas Q and a fourth-generation Texas pitmaster. Rinaldi was in the top three on the most recent season of Netflix's "Barbecue Showdown."

Michael Schafer, commercial business lead at Vermont Smoke & Cure, sits down with us to discuss poultry-based snacks and popular category flavors.

John Clear is a senior director in the consumer and retail group of global professional services firm Alvarez & Marsal and co-author of the report, "Accelerate your Private Brand Journey to win with Customers and shareholders."In this podcast, he shares insights on how private-label products are delivering value-added innovation.

For meat and poultry processors making fully cooked or partially cooked value-added proteins, handling the associated fats, oils, and grease that result from the production process can be a costly issue to address. Greasezilla offers processors an innovative approach for treatment and disposal of these production byproducts. In this podcast, Greasezilla senior executive and business founder Brian...

Dr. David Buckley is a principal scientist with Diversey’s Global Research and Development Innovation Team. In addition to this role, he serves as an adjunct faculty member at Clemson University, is vice chairman of the Food Hygiene and Sanitation PDG at IAFP, and is a member of the editorial board for the Journal of Food Protection. In this interview, Buckley details the threat avian influenza po...

Karrie Menz, vice president of quality for Surlean Foods is the outgoing chairwoman of SMA, formerly known as the Southwest Meat Association. In this interview, she discusses SMA's recent rebranding effort, as the association positions itself to serve a growing membership that extends beyond the Southwestern states. 

Our Associate Editor Sammy Bredar sits down with  84.51˚ Insights Director Melissa Myres to analyze consumers' meat purchasing habits.

Joe Pawlak, managing principal at foodservice market research firm Technomic, explains how operators featuring more economical cuts, smaller portions, and optimizing entrees for takeout and delivery are among the trends shaping  innovation for foodservice.

Cargill’s managing director of plant-based meat alternatives shares plant-based protein category perceptions and projections. Photo credit: Cargill

Verde Farms director of marketing Kirstyn Lipson breaks down the marketing landscape for organic meats.

Atlantic Fish Co. works to make seafood more sustainable through cultivated fish. Image Credit: VisitNC.com

Anne-Marie Roerink, 210 Analytics principal and author of The Power of Meat, takes a deep dive into consumer purchasing behavior and trends.

Boehringer Ingelheim’s Rick Phillips shares some insights on how focusing on maximizing the overall health of their flocks can help poultry producers to better protect against more serious avian infections and raise a higher quality bird.

Considerations processors should keep in mind as they automate to increase efficiency.

Fresno State’s Dr. Katy Tarrant sits down with The National Provisioner to discuss poultry welfare training modules and Key Welfare Indicators.

Handhelds offer the convenience that consumers are demanding.

National Turkey Federation’s SVP of legislative affairs breaks down the barbecue trend for the turkey category. Photo credit: National Turkey Federation

Todd Meussling, senior manager of market development for recloseable packaging solutions provider Fresh-Lock, discusses trends and developments driving innovation in meat and poultry packaging.

Stephanie Lind, Catherine Porter, and Mark Di Domenico of market research firm Elohi Strategic Advisors discuss consumer trends, value-added protein opportunities, and more.

Hardcore Carnivore creator Jess Pryles and Standard Meat Co. co-president Ashli Rosenthal Blumenfeld sit down with The National Provisioner to go over their recent collaboration. Photo credit: Hardcore Carnivore

This vision AI technology from Plainsight allows for better management and monitoring of livestock. Image credit: Plainsight Corp. 

Joy Vimalarajah, vice president of food protection and preservation at Kerry, discusses the unique food safety considerations for plant-based proteins and more.

The Austin, Texas-based butcher and restaurateur discusses the role of regional differences in crafting signature cured products and more.

Jamie Ager, founder, farmer, and CEO at Hickory Nut Gap, sits down with The National Provisioner to discuss his company’s Vital Blend product.