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As my travels have slowed I am able to focus on the important issues that need addressed with the various agencies that oversee the work of our members.

The University of Wisconsin-River Falls Animal Welfare Lab's summary of the USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service's (FSIS) humane handling regulatory activity from 2018 identified ineffective stunning as the most common cause of suspension.

I recently read a piece by a marketing expert about how a story is more effective than statistics in selling a product. I couldn't agree more.

First it was the veggie burger, then the Impossible Burger and eventually we may be hearing about the Cannaburger.

The fall is often one of the busiest times of the year for wild game processors. Many are not only processing wild game, but also preparing for the hectic rush of the holiday season that is not far behind.

Consumers tend to use color for judging meat quality and safety, and oftentimes color is a critical component of their purchase decision. Therefore, industry considers meat color as one of the most important considerations for determining shelf life of products.

Rick Reams was elected president of the American Association of Meat Processors (AAMP) in July during the 80th Annual Convention of Meat Processors and Suppliers' Exhibition, in Mobile, AL.

The Christmas season offers many opportunities for sales. People like to give gifts they know the recipient will enjoy and most people enjoy receiving food items as gifts. Two excellent gift items are gift cards and gift boxes.

The hot topic of the day is the new swine inspection rule. There appears to be a lot of fake news being tossed around, at the very least a lot of information about how this is going to affect industry and how the consumer is being left out.

Thrill-seeking and novelty is not specific to humans. In fact, many animals also display this curiosity toward unknown objects. In animal behavior, this concept is called the paradox of novelty.