Poultry Demand Is Rising. Can Your Operation Keep Up?

Jul 10th 2026

Walk the protein aisle today and one trend is hard to miss: poultry is becoming the everyday protein of choice. As beef prices continue to climb and chicken prices remain comparatively stable, shoppers looking for value are shifting their baskets accordingly. For poultry processors, that creates both an opportunity and a challenge. Demand may be moving in your favor, but growth on paper only matters if the plant can scale outp …
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Tariffs Could Reset in July. Here’s How Smart Plant Buyers Are Getting Ahead of It

May 6th 2026

Tariffs are back in operational conversations — this time with a clearer but still evolving timeline. Administration officials are signaling potential tariff reinstatement as early as July, giving manufacturers and processors a narrowing window to prepare. This follows a February Supreme Court ruling that invalidated earlier tariff programs, forcing a rapid shift to new trade authorities and creating a compressed window for policy reset. Ta …
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Packers Supply at IPPE: Fixing Problems Before They Happen

Mar 5th 2026

Packers Supply hit the road at the end of January for our first‑ever trade show: IPPE. There was a lot to see and a lot to learn. For example, don’t overpack—you’ll have to haul it all into the building and back out again. More importantly, our team had the opportunity to speak with processors, corporate buyers, and industry partners over several days. We found that conversations consistently circled around the same concerns: k …
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To ERP or not to ERP?

Aug 28th 2025

As they say, that is the question. For all you Packers Supply fans out there just dying to hear about our internal operations, this post is for you. It has now been just over two years since we transitioned ownership of this company. During that time, there have been two major aspects of our business that have not changed one bit: A relentless pursuit to carry high quality products for our customers. Those are the table stakes. A deep respect fo …
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Ensuring OEM Standards in Your Poultry Processing Plant: Why It Matters

Jun 10th 2025

In poultry processing, efficiency, safety, and consistent product quality are critical. Every component in your plant plays a vital role. When it comes to replacement parts, the debate often arises: OEM or aftermarket? At Packers Supply, we firmly believe in the peace of mind that comes from adhering to OEM standards, and we’re here to explain why it matters for your entire operation.The Unseen Value of OEM Standards What does “OEM st …
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