When hasn’t the cost of packaging materials been a primary concern to protein processors? Always has, always will be.

Casings and nettings are available today in more sizes, colors and shapes than ever before, which is a good thing for consumers and processors alike.

Hormel Foods Corp. announced the release of its 2011 Hormel Foods Corporate Responsibility Report, available online at www.hormelfoods.com/csr.

Processing efficiencies, sustainability and solventless adhesives are top-of-mind for experts in adhesive-laminated flexible packaging.

Weighing systems have become so sophisticated and capable that the named function of weighing seems almost secondary.

The new rule affects all ground meat and poultry and 40 of the most popular cuts of meat in the United States.

Instant access any time to information, ideas, entertainment, colleagues and friends compels us all to jam more work and personal activities into each day and embrace any convenience that puts the next task behind us so we can hustle to the one after it.

Moore Brothers uses its graphic design abilities to help meat processors develop a brand image.

Longevity seems not to carry the cachet it once did. What’s new, what’s hot, and what-have-you-done-for-me-lately attitudes often carry undue influence over decision-making.

Looking at the current big picture of barrier films packaging in the meat industry, it would not be a complete exaggeration just to shrug your shoulders and think not a lot is changing.