Last May, the American Association of Meat Processors (AAMP) launched an internship program aimed at providing opportunities for students and recent graduates to gain additional knowledge and experience in the meat industry.

The top challenge for processors in foreign objection detection is there is not one single perfect way to detect every object that may have gotten into the product stream to avoid a recall.

Removing proteins from commerce because of adulteration or misbranding can potentially cost operators millions of dollars and negatively impact companies' standings, making it vital for operators to sharpen their focus on product ingredients and labeling.

For responsible water use, Marel Poultry offers solid practical solutions. One clear example of this is the Mazzraty poultry processing plant in Qatar, equipped with a well-thought-out water management system.

Last fall, robotic cattle drivers were born out of a partnership with Cargill and Colorado State University's Temple Grandin, professor of animal science.

In this video interview, Jorge Izquierdo of PMMI talks about the pressures on the meat and poultry processing industries that are forcing companies to invest in robotics and automation more often today.

In this video interview, Jorge Izquierdo of PMMI discusses how blockchain technology can benefit meat and poultry processors who investigate and use it.

Ready-to-eat, protein bowls and pre-made entrees continue to be popular. Have food safety regulations kept up?

Olympia Provisions handles its success with the help of the Oregon Manufacturing Extension Partnership.

In this video interview, Jorge Izquierdo of PMMI talks about the advancements being made in machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI), and how those technologies might infiltrate the industry.