Meat snacks: Capitalizing on stay-at-home snackers Today’s meat snacks are for consumers who want high-protein, low-carb options. Megan Pellegrini January 24, 2022 No Comments Today’s meat snacks are for consumers who want high-protein, low-carb options. Read More
Biden Administration to announce $1 billion to expand independent meat packing capacity Industry News January 3, 2022 No Comments President to meet with farmers and ranchers to announce Action Plan for a Fairer, More Competitive, and More Resilient Meat and Poultry Supply Chain.Read More
Plenty of opportunities still exist for vacuum packaging Chip Bolton December 30, 2021 No Comments Vacuum packaging is a vintage format that has aged well over the decades. Read More
Ground beef processing: Part hi-tech, part back to basics Smaller processors know what consumers want: sanitation, traceability and convenience. Megan Pellegrini December 29, 2021 No Comments Smaller processors know what consumers want: sanitation, traceability, and convenience. Read More
Flexible packaging: The sustainable packaging solution for e-commerce Alison Keane Esq., IOM, CAE December 28, 2021 No Comments From pants to poultry, the COVID-19 pandemic has driven a surge in consumer demand for e-commerce goods delivered directly to their homes. Read More
Antimicrobial spraying is serious business Food safety is typically top of mind when processors spray antimicrobials on meat and poultry, but protecting workers also is essential. Richard Mitchell December 28, 2021 No Comments Food safety is typically top of mind when processors spray antimicrobials on meat and poultry, but protecting workers also is essential. Read More
How to solve the breading and batter riddle The popularity of both traditional and health-oriented proteins requires a juggling act by meat and poultry merchandisers. Richard Mitchell December 27, 2021 No Comments The popularity of both traditional and health-oriented proteins requires a juggling act by meat and poultry merchandisers. Read More
Less expensive, more flexible vision systems are appealing to processors Megan Pellegrini December 23, 2021 No Comments While the state of vision systems may not have vastly shifted over the last few years, the hardware is certainly less expensive today, and the systems are much smarter and cost-effective. Read More
Blowing smoke The type of smoke a processor uses depends on many factors, including customer preference. Sam Gazdziak December 22, 2021 No Comments The type of smoke a processor uses depends on many factors, including customer preference.Read More
2022 Economic Outlook: Jumping hurdles The meat industry managed a successful 2021 in spite of the issues that will remain problematic in the New Year. Elizabeth Fuhrman December 16, 2021 No Comments The meat industry managed a successful 2021 in spite of the issues that will remain problematic in the New Year.Read More