CONTENTS ® April 2009 Vol. 55 No. 4 COVER STORY FEATURES 24 Trading down 24 Processors respond to consumer buying behavior 32 Remote control Cargill Beef adopts remote video auditing system SMALL BUSINESS MATTERS 38 New rule, new challenge New F.D.A. feed rule creates rendering obstacles 46 Head of the table 38 Carolina Turkey's 2006 acquisition of Butterball strengthens its strategy A supplement to MEAT&POULTRY 56 64 68 72 78 C&F Packing - Specializing in customization Ingredient Solutions - Phosphates and marinades Lean Tips: Decelerating toward productivity Sanitation Tips: Circling drains Cooking Systems - Creating convenience 56 84 Beefing up pest control Audits can help improve overall operations NEWS & OPINION 6 10 20 22 90 106 4 I Commentary Business Notes International News Washington From the Corral The Insider MEAT&POULTRY I April 2009 I www.MEATPOULTRY.com DEPARTMENTS 88 92 94 101 105 Calendar of Events Names in the News New Product Showcase Classified Ads Advertiser Indexhttp://www.MEATPOULTRY.com