THE BUSINESS JOURNAL FOR MEAT AND POULTRY PROCESSORS December 2012 • Vol. 58 • No. 12 • www.MeatPoultry.com 8 Commentary People power 10 Business Notes 16 Washington Activists on the attack 53 Allen Brothers 60 Sanitation Tips 66 Freezing Technology 74 From the Corral Animal care agenda 18 2012 Challenges 18 Industry events create hurdles in 2012 and set stage for uncertain New Year 76 New Product Showcase 82 Names in the News 84 Classified Ads 89 Advertiser Index 90 The Insider 34 Small Business Matters Steve’s Meat Market thrives 38 Ingredients Sodium solutions 42 Food Safety Virtual know-it-all 38 46 Packaging Gobbling up convenience 46 90 Meat&Poultry’s Digital Edition is available at www.MeatPoultry.com 4 • Meat&Poultry • December 2012 • www.MeatPoultry.comhttp://www.MeatPoultry.com http://www.MeatPoultry.com http://www.MeatPoultry.com