Consumers are showing an increased interest in Old World-style meat products; products that have an “old fashioned” or “homemade” look. Small meat processors are well suited to produce Old World

I recently attended a conference on controlling E. coli O157:H7 in beef, hosted by NAMP (North American Meat Processors). The conference was a unique opportunity for regulators, food scientists and

Starting late winter and early spring of each year there are state and regional cured meat competitions held around the country. These competitions lead to what many processors consider to

The first article I presented in regards to E. coli 0157:H7 focused on the critical part the industry plays in stepping up and doing their part in what they know

Trees are turning green, flowers are starting to bloom and a cold winter is coming to an end. Before long (in some places it is already happening) grills will be

It is no secret that we are in the midst of challenging economic times. Yet, there still exists tremendous opportunities. Folks are not going to stop eating. Some companies will

Recently, FSIS released Notice 05-09, “Measures to Address E. coli O157:H7 at Establishments that Receive, Grind, or otherwise Process Raw Beef Products” and Canada has just rolled out “Annex O.”

Whatever your business is in the meat industry it is more than just producing a meat product or providing a service. Your customer, whether it is a wholesaler, retailer or

After all the work it takes to create the perfect roast beef or turkey breast, it would be a shame to have the product damaged at the slicing stage. For

It’s not enough for a business to have an efficient plant that produces high-quality food. Nowadays, the front office is as important as the back room, as state and federal