In the meat- and poultry-processing industries, keeping consumers safe and product quality high is of utmost importance, and detection of foreign materials has risen through the ranks

Food-grade lubricants, one of the essential elements in protecting both machinery and proteins during the production process, are becoming more powerful. Responding to the growing demand by meat producers for greases that can better withstand cleanings and operate under extreme conditions, developers are enhancing products that meet U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) regulations for use in plants where there is the possibility of incidental food contact and subsequent contamination.

Overwrap packaging in the meat sector is going through an evolution. Looking to cut operating expenses and extend the shelf life of proteins, retailers are increasingly leveraging case-ready meats and making store-wrapped cuts less relevant.