While sales opportunities are strong in the sector, processors seeking to grow activity will likely face a host of complex production requirements inherent to developing cooked, fried and smoked options. They include financial, technological and administrative issues.

Not only are cooking technologies more efficient, but market interest in ready-to-eat and heat-and-eat meat and poultry is growing.

Efficiency is a key focus of meat and poultry plants.

Cooking, chilling and freezing systems are a necessary component of the post-harvest process.