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Andy Hanacek

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Senior Editor, Food Processing at Endeavor Business Media
📍 Chicago, Illinois, United States

Andy Hanacek is the Senior Editor for Plant Operations at Food Processing magazine, leveraging a journalism degree from Northwestern University. An expert in the meat and poultry industries, he is described by colleagues as a knowledgeable, professional, and deadline-oriented writer and editor with deep industry insights.

Based in the Chicago area, Andy is a family man who enjoys hosting large gatherings and cooking. He actively supports his childrens activities, including his sons foray into sports broadcasting, and often shares anecdotes about his family life and their adventures with food.

His high-school-aged son does the play-by-play and color commentary for varsity basketball games that are broadcast on Chicagos Marquee Sports Network.

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Experience
20 Years
Current Role
Senior Editor, Food Processing
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Food Plant Operations
As his core professional focus, he writes extensively about manufacturing, safety, and innovation within food processing plants for a leading industry magazine.
Meat & Poultry
He has a long and distinguished career covering the meat and poultry sectors, having served as Editor-in-Chief for The National Provisioner.
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Career

Work history

1-2023
Senior Editor, Food Processing
Endeavor Business Media
7-2022 - 1-2023
Lead Writer
Zissman Media
6-2022 - 7-2022
Internal Communications Specialist
Tyson Foods
11-2020 - 5-2022
Editor In Chief
The National Provisioner
10-2005 - 11-2020
Editor-in-chief, executive editor
The National Provisioner
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Media appearances

Innovation & Information: A Conversation with Andy Hanacek. Featured in Food Processing (Endeavor Business Media)
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Education
1995 - 1999
Journalism
Northwestern University
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St. Rita of Cascia High School
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