Articles Tagged with ''AAMP''

The American Association of Meat Processor’s annual convention will visit the land of horse racing, bourbon and bluegrass this year.

As co-owner of Thrushwood Farms, of Galesburg, Ill., Doug Hankes has helped steer his family business into exciting new growth areas. As the president of AAMP, Hankes has worked to ensure the association delivers timely information, advice and information to its members.

All total, there were almost 750 products entered at the 2016 Cured Meats Championships, held during the American Association of Meat Processors’ annual convention in Omaha, Neb. in July.

Independent Processor editor-in-chief Sam Gazdziak spoke with Dr. Ryan Cox of the University of Minnesota about judging the semi-dry sausage (non-fermented) category and the specialty cured products.

Independent Processor editor-in-chief Sam Gazdziak spoke with Dave Dewey from Chico Locker & Sausage Co. about judging the boneless commercial hams and snack sticks.