From an animal welfare perspective, 2018 has been a relative continuation of the past few years. Many of the same challenges still exist, but many within the industry have made the choice to take the challenges head-on and find solutions that work for them.

Fixed automation is the most common type of automation used in trimming and deboning.

Significant changes continue to address and improve the workplace environment. Organizations continue to address labor opportunities to not only match tasks with individuals but to educate all stakeholders to the value of ergonomics in the workplace.

Jerky, along with other meat snacks, are a consumer favorite. This interview covers how to make a jerky that tastes as good as it looks.

ACMC competitors can show off their creativity with a specialty class like the flavored sausage category.

Find out what it takes to make an award-winning braunschweiger in this video from the American Cured Meat Championships.

In the growing meat snack category, there are easily identifiable categories. A meat stick is different from a meat bar, which is different from jerky. Then, there is biltong.

Which meat processor brought the top dog to the American Cured Meat Championships?

More than ever, hands-on training is key for food and worker safety, but training programs are also being updated and reinforced online, as well.