Pork belly softness is a major quality defect that has reduced processors’ and packers’ profitability because of its effect on fabrication efficiency, bacon shelf stability, sensory quality and bacon slicing yield.

In conveyor and belting circles, cleanliness might indeed be next to godliness.

Inconsistency in pork tenderness is an issue consumers, chefs and purveyors are challenged with every day.

Venison processing can be very profitable if you manage it correctly. Before the start of each venison season it is appropriate to review your procedures and pricing from the previous year and determine if there are any changes that you need to make.

While energizing achieves the objective of creating a clean piece of equipment, the process by which energizing is performed has the ability to cause significant worker safety concerns.

Employing workers who have the competency to produce high-quality quality meat and poultry in an efficient and safe manner is a foremost aim of protein plant operators.

While the meat processing system relies heavily on worker skill, meat and poultry processors are looking at automation to help eliminate repetitive worker motions and reduce work-related injuries.

According to the Department of Labor (DOL), workers in the meat and poultry slaughtering and processing industries are experiencing fewer injuries and illnesses.

Average U.S. beef production in the 12 months through May was up 0.9 percent compared with last year and up for the ninth consecutive month.

More than 750 people made the trek to San Angelo, Texas, to attend the American Meat Science Association’s (AMSA) 69th annual Reciprocal Meat Conference (RMC).