THE BUSINESS JOURNAL FOR MEAT AND POULTRY PROCESSORS September 2012 • Vol. 58 • No. 9 • www.MeatPoultry.com 8 Commentary Corn’s centrality accelerates 80 Labor Problems with pensions 10 Business Notes 16 Washington Making a case for more space 82 Names in the News 84 New Product Showcase 89 Classified Ads 93 Advertiser Index 94 The Insider 18 Filling the Funnel 18 Hillshire’s innovation era 28 The Crate Debate Gestation crates scrutinized 36 Global Trade US ag imports, exports surge 42 Small Business Matters RJ’s Meats & Groceries 28 50 Packaging Trends A cure for bacon packaging 60 Food Safety Racing for rapid-test results 68 Ingredient Solutions Creative condiments 36 76 Going Gourmet Golden Island dresses up jerky 68 Cover and Cover story: All photographs © Peter Barreras 2012 Meat&Poultry’s Digital Edition is available at www.MeatPoultry.com 4 • Meat&Poultry • September 2012 • www.MeatPoultry.comhttp://www.MeatPoultry.com http://www.MeatPoultry.com http://www.MeatPoultry.com