CONTENTS 40 Dean & Peeler Meatworks and Martin Preferred Foods showcase the benefit of local suppliers and partnerships. Cover: Hot dog and sausage processors balance indulgence with health and wellness expectations. 76 SMALL BUSINESS Staying on top HOT DOG AND SAUSAGE REPORT 10 BUSINESS NOTES 12 WASHINGTON 80 LABOR 14 BY THE NUMBERS 82 INDUS T RY C A L ENDA R 84 NAMES IN THE NEWS 86 SHOWCASE 88 CLASSIFIEDS 93 ADVERTISERS 94 THE INSIDER 16 SPONSORSHIPS Meals that heal Awaiting approval 34 CATEGORY REPORT The buzz around biltong 40 RETAIL PARTNERSHIPS Texas teammates 46 FOOD SAFETY A close eye 56 PACKAGING SOLUTIONS Meat case convenience 62 INGREDIENT ISSUES Picking off profanity Maintaining links Sports sell 20 COMPANY PROFILE Better with beer 26 FORMULATION TECHNOLOGY Making a case 30 EXECUTIVE SERIES From Wall Street to Main Street Cover: Voyagerix - stock.adobe.com, Dean & Peeler Meatworks; Jenifoto - stock.adobe.com 08 COMMENTARY Preventing pathogens 70 COMPANY PROFILE Road less traveled 4 MEAT+ POULTRY | 02.19 | www.meatpoultry.com 002_MP_Feb19_TOC.indd 4 2/19/2019 9:03:06 AMhttp://stock.adobe.com http://stock.adobe.com http://www.meatpoultry.com