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HACCP Considerations in Cleaning and Sanitizing Multi-Use Synthetic Garments

Protective apparel comprised of synthetic fabrics is used widely in the food processing industry. Although the lighter weight polyethylene aprons are designed for single use, some synthetic garments having a more durable composition are used multiple times before discarding.


Getting Started With Certification to Global Food Safety Standards

In beginning, it is important for facilities to understand the steps to certification and how to approach them. Some steps are mandatory and some are optional. The optional steps can be valuable tools to help a facility succeed in attaining certification.


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Certification to the Global Food Safety Standards

Historically, suppliers have been subjected to multiple types of Food Safety audits to meet the expectations of multiple customers.  The Food industry is now experiencing a significant shift away from “audits” to more comprehensive certification programs for continuous improvement in food safety management and to ensure confidence in the delivery of safe food to consumers.


The Cold Hard Facts — Using Mobile Computers in Cold Environments

Which mobile computing equipment works best in food and cold storage environments? Read The Cold Hard Facts – Using Mobile Computers in Cold Environments, a new whitepaper, and learn what you need to know to pick the most reliable, performance-proven devices.


Wireless Technology Migration: Mitigating Risk and Increasing Supply Chain Efficiency

How can food manufacturers and distribution operations make the most of the latest wireless technologies? A new white paper, Wireless Technology Migration: Mitigating Risk and Increasing Supply Chain Efficiency in the Food Industry, provides proven strategies and best practices for selecting and deploying solutions designed for long-term value.


Germ Warfare: Oyster industry, FDA battle Vibrios


Germ Warfare: New wash reduces Salmonella in poultry


Technology: Is glass half-full or half-empty?

by George Melnykovich, senior advisor to the Food Processing Suppliers Association


Deli: Economy causes consumer change

by Kathryn Kingsbury, education information specialist for the International Dairy•Deli•Bakery Association (IDDBA)


Lamb: Lamb holds its own

by Megan Wortman, executive director of the American Lamb Board


Veal: Making veal easier

by Beth Anne Mumford, American Veal Association, Beef Checkoff Joint VIM/VQA Committee


Turkey: Challenges abound

The latest segment covered in our 2009 State of the Industry report, published in print in the October 2009 issue.

by Joel Brandenberger, president of the National Turkey Federation


Chicken: Another 'Goldilocks' year?

The latest segment covered in our 2009 State of the Industry report, published in print in the October 2009 issue.

by Bill Roenigk, senior vice president and chief economist for the National Chicken Council


Pork: Mexico got the flu; North America got pneumonia!

The latest segment covered in our 2009 State of the Industry report, published in print in the October 2009 issue.

by John R. Green, director of strategic marketing, National Pork Board


Beef: Positive indications for stronger demand

by John Lundeen, executive director of market research for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association


The IP 2009 Top 75 Report

Including Web-exclusive company highlights from the Top 75

The economic downturn that started last year and is still affecting the U.S. economy has made things difficult for every industry, not just the meat-processing industry. But life goes on, and companies are doing what they have to do in order to maintain sales and profitability.



2009 Tech Journal Series: Whole Muscle Technology 101

Quality whole-muscle meat is the prerequisite for successful product-development initiatives. The first step begins with protein material harvested from healthy animals that have been inspected and tested to rule out the presence of chemical residue, antibiotics and other undesirable additives that may end up in finished product.


Meat Industry Hall of Fame

Honoring the best of the best


Germ Warfare: E. coli vaccine for cattle approved



by Pamela Accetta Smith


Portion Control Solutions

So, calories do matter. This winter, the New England Journal of Medicine released a study which tracked the effectiveness of four popular diets: low fat with average protein, low fat with high protein, high fat with average protein and high fat with high protein.


2008 Hamburger Hall of Fame

Hamburgers are America’s most recognizable native fare. Even in light of consumers’ increased interest in world cuisine and healthy eating, the burger still reigns supreme.


A salute to industry stewardship: Rosemary Mucklow

Remembering Rosemary Mucklow means thinking of her in a variety of ways that serve as the backdrop for her role in the industry. I think of her as matriarch, advocate and cheerleader. In a sense, she has spent her working life parenting the meat industry. 


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