April 2004 Volume: 50 No: 4 Managing costs: costs Features 35 31 Energy Quality assurance Article archives: Search the article archives by keyword Featured stories: Special Web features and expanded print articles Labeling issues: Monthly Web column on labeling RED BOOK: Buyer's Guide contact information for hundreds of suppliers and a list of more than 500 products and services. News Weekly headlines: The industry's most important news stories developed by the M&P staff Industry News & Commentary: News and information brought to you by LexisNexis and opinion columns written by some of the top people in the industry Association News: Media updates and news from the trade associations that serve the meat and poultry industry News & opinion Departments The Front Page Late breaking news .................................... 3 Advertising Index .................. 63 Commentary Political science ........................................... 8 Classified Ads....................... 64 Trade Events: The latest information about upcoming trade events including conference agendas and exhibitor lists Departments Industry Calendar: The most complete list of industry events available on the web Supplier News: Notes about people, suppliers and new products updated 24/7. Business Notes News briefs from around the industry ......... 9 Names in the News .............. 61 News from Suppliers ............ 62 Publisher's Note The good, the bad and worse.................... 12 Product Showcase................ 58 International News & Trends News briefs from around the world ........... 13 From the Corral Keeping score............................................ 56 APRIL 2004 Product Literature................. 67 Job Center The meat and poultry industry's most comprehensive resource for career opportunities and resumes of quality candidates! * Search Jobs * Post/Update a resume * Job notification service * Employer profiles * Recruiter services The Insider ........................... 68 www.MEATPOULTRY.com MEAT&POULTRY 7http://www.MEATPOULTRY.com