The MEAT INDUSTRY HALL OF FAME is partnering with several prominent organizations that serve various segments of industry, all with the goal of furthering the educational efforts and industry impact of the Hall.
BNP Media
Troy, Mich.-based BNP Media serves industry professionals with useful, timely and accurate information through its portfolio of more than 40 B-2-B publications and websites, conferences and events. The industries the fourth-generation, family-run company serves from its 10 regional offices include food and packaging, manufacturing, security systems, architecture and construction, HVACR, industrial machinery and plumbing.
The firm’s key titles include:
• National Provisioner, a 118-year-old flagship publication covering the meatpacking and poultry processing industries with news, commentary, business trends technological developments and in-depth profiles of leading companies and innovators.
• Prepared Foods, one of the industry's leading product-development magazines, the editorial tracks global new product introductions, culinary trends, ingredient technology and R&D.
• Food Engineering, a recognized leader since 1928 in covering food and beverage industry trends, products, technologies and issues affecting manufacturing.
• Meat & Deli Retailer, delivering “need-to-know” information and a fresh, unique perspective on the trends and issues driving the retail meat and deli case.
• Refrigerated & Frozen Foods, the market’s No. 1 information source for thought-provoking coverage and fact-based analysis of refrigerated, frozen and perishable foods.
» For more information, log onto www.bnp.com
Vance Publishing Co.
The Lenexa, Kan.-based media and information services company creates products and services that drive innovation and build business for its clients. Since 1937, Vance Publishing has been a leader in business communications, thanks to both entrepreneurial ventures and opportunity acquisitions.
The company owns more than 25 brands that bring ideas and solutions to markets and clients with distinguished, purposeful content and content-rich environments, including:
•Drovers, recognized as the beef industry leader for more than 130 years for its management, production and marketing information and industry news coverage.
•Pork, delivering practical, how-to information on production management, business techniques, industry trends and market analysis to the pork industry.
•Bovine Veterinarian, helping veterinarians, nutritionists, and consultants market their expertise and better serve beef and dairy producers’ herd health needs.
•AgProfessional, providing agronomic and business solutions to retailers, distributors, farm managers and crop consultants in the food, fiber and energy marketplace.
» For more information, log onto www.vancepublishing.com
Outsource Marketing
The Bellevue, Wash.-based marketing services firm has been a marketing outsourcing pioneer since 1997, providing a marketing department for companies that don’t have one, and more strategic and creative horsepower for ones that do.
The company’s services are provided by a unique team of marketing integrators and multi-disciplinary experts. Specialties include balanced and unbiased strategic planning, market research, Web and new media services, advertising, direct marketing, public relations, internal communications, media planning and sales promotion.
» For more information, log onto www.outsourcemarketing.com
AFFILIATES
The organizations affiliated with the MEAT INDUSTRY HALL OF FAME include:
American Association of Meat Processors. North America's largest meat trade organization, its 1,700 members represent meat, poultry and food businesses: slaughterers, packers, processors, wholesalers, in-home food service business, retailers, deli and catering operators, and industry suppliers. www.aamp.com
American Meat Science Association. AMSA is a broad-reaching organization of scientists and researchers that discovers, develops, and disseminates its collective meat science knowledge to provide leadership, education, and professional development. www.meatscience.org
Certified Angus Beef. A nonprofit subsidiary of the American Angus Association, CAB owns the Certified Angus Beef trademarks and licenses companies to identify and promote beef meeting strict quality standards at more than 12,500 businesses in 39 countries. www.certifiedangusbeef.com
National Meat Association. Since 1946, NMA’s members, including meatpackers and processors, equipment manufacturers and suppliers throughout the United States, as well as in Canada, Australia and Mexico, have been committed to safe food, high-quality production, excellent service and, most remarkably, to each other. www.nmaonline.org
National Turkey Federation. NTF is the national advocate for all segments of the turkey industry, providing services and conducting activities to increase demand for its members' products by protecting and enhancing their ability to profitably provide wholesome, high-quality, nutritious products. www.eatturkey.com
North American Meat Processors. Now in its seventh decade, NAMP members companies and associates share a continuing commitment to provide their customers with safe, reliable and consistent meat, poultry, seafood, game and other products. www.namp.com
U.S. Poultry and Egg Association. The Tucker, Ga.-based U.S. Poultry & Egg Association is the world's largest poultry organization Member companies worldwide includes producers and processors of broilers, turkeys, ducks, eggs and breeding stock and allied companies. www.poultryegg.org