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Additive manufacturing: a spare parts revolution?

January 8, 2020

Three-dimensional (3-D) printing — or more correctly, Additive Manufacturing (AM) — has the potential to change everything with respect to spare parts inventory. As the technology develops, people will be able to manufacture parts at almost any location, at any time they choose.

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De-stressing slaughter

Low-stress handling is key to humane slaughter and stunning practices.

Megan Pellegrini

January 8, 2020

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Although Dr. Temple Grandin wrote the book on best animal welfare practices, much can still be learned to make slaughter and stunning practices more humane.

Processing Tech

New take on protein processing technologies

Meat and poultry processors increasingly embrace plant automation to produce better quality products.

Richard Mitchell

December 26, 2019

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Protein processing technologies are becoming more sophisticated, proficient and attractive to meat and poultry plant operators.

Processing Tech

Vision system technology advances food safety and quality assurance

A view of a safer future

Elizabeth Fuhrman

December 20, 2019

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In addition to vision systems boosting food safety, processors are using vision systems for standard processing procedures such as monitoring label registration along with missed and faulty packaging to help with quality assurance.

Scaling down technological innovations for small sausage processors

Improvements in sausage production, such as co-extrusion, are becoming more affordable for more companies.

Sam Gazdziak

December 16, 2019

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Technology in the meat industry tends to be cyclic. Over a period of three to five years, that innovation disseminates through the meat industry and is adopted by the leading meat and poultry processors.

US Animal Slaughtering and Processing Production Index Rates-of-Change

Market Snapshot | U.S. Animal Slaughter & Production

U.S. animal slaughter & production market: Pork flies ahead in processing marketplace

Connor Lokar

December 11, 2019

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Average U.S. animal slaughtering and processing production during the 12 months through September was up 1.9 percent from one year ago.

Processing Tech

The evolution of conveyors and belts in meat & poultry processing

In pursuit of a clean ride: Evolving designs are making it easier for meat and poultry processors to sanitize conveyors and belting, but food and worker safety risks remain.

Richard Mitchell

November 19, 2019

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Conveyors and beltings are key hotspots in the push by meat and poultry processors to eradicate pathogens in their plants.

Processing Tech

Meat alternatives flatter but don't replace real meat…yet

Andrew Lorenz

November 13, 2019

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Meat alternative, meat substitute, mock meat— whatever you want to call it, if imitation is the highest form of flattery, the burger is having its moment.

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FoodMaven sets out to minimize food waste in the supply chain

Food waste disruptor: FoodMaven has set out to minimize food waste in the supply chain by connecting out-of-spec and over-supply product with end users clamoring for cost-efficient raw materials.

Andy Hanacek

November 11, 2019

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In 2016, FoodMaven was founded in Colorado Springs, Colo., to help eliminate the large amount of wasted food found throughout the supply chain, brought about by products deemed out of specification or over-produced.

Processing Tech

Banking on better trimming, deboning

Elizabeth Fuhrman

October 28, 2019

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Sometimes the advantages of using automated and robotic trimming and deboning equipment are not about the technology and equipment in and of itself, but the engineering of the whole line that can aid in speed and other efficiencies along with food and worker safety.

On-Demand Join us for an exclusive look into the future of the protein industry with The National Provisioner’s 2024 State of the Industry webinar, a key feature of our October eMagazine. Dive deep into transformative insights as consumer research experts from Circana take the stage.

The International Production & Processing Expo is the world's largest annual poultry and egg, meat, and animal food industry event of its kind. A wide range of domestic and international decision-makers attend this annual event to find solutions for their business, network with industry colleagues, and learn about the latest technological developments and issues facing the industry.

The 2025 IPPE already has 1,200+ exhibitors that will occupy more than 583,000+ square feet of exhibit space. The 2025 IPPE will offer timely and important information and an efficient way for producers and processors to find solutions to enhance their operations.

We look forward to being with you again at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. Mark your calendar to join us Jan. 28 - 30, 2025. You will not want to miss this "must-attend" event for our industries!

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Additive manufacturing: a spare parts revolution?

De-stressing slaughter

New take on protein processing technologies

Vision system technology advances food safety and quality assurance

Scaling down technological innovations for small sausage processors

U.S. animal slaughter & production market: Pork flies ahead in processing marketplace

The evolution of conveyors and belts in meat & poultry processing

Meat alternatives flatter but don't replace real meat…yet

FoodMaven sets out to minimize food waste in the supply chain

Banking on better trimming, deboning

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