Meat

Sophisticated sweets, savory yogurt and bolder burgers are just three of the inspirational food trends to watch for in 2014 as identified by Campbells Culinary & Baking Institute (CCBI), a global network of highly-trained chefs, bakers and culinary professionals at Campbell Soup Company.

Supply chain challenges inherent in the seasonal and promotion-driven nature of its business prompted Butterball LLC to dramatically transform its foundational approach to forecasting and inventory management.

With a background in mergers & acquisitions, the candidate helped architect the separation of the former Kraft Foods Inc. into two standalone public companies.

Hormel Foods aims to energize the protein-based snack category with the launch of Hormel REV wraps.

President and CEO Sean Connolly says the transaction provides an entry point into the attractive dried meat snacks category. In related news, Sally Grimes adds President, Hillshire Brands Gourmet Food Group to a long list of responsibilities.

Organic and natural meat company Applegate is loved and adored by consumers for the people behind its brand as much as it is for great products. The company's VP of Digital Media explains why in this month's cover story.

The maker of packaged deli meats and the world-famous Dodger Dogs hotdog, has taken advantage of the powerful insights that come with TPM technology to strategize smarter, react faster and forge more win-win opportunities with retail customers.

California-based Circle Foods has been in business for 25 years and is known for branded products that include Nuevo Grille and Tortillaland handheld Mexican products.