Every food-processing plant today is looking for new ways to automate their process. It seems the most common method of justifying any robotic or automation project (including inspection) is labor replacement.
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This is the time of year for New Year’s resolutions. We in the food industry have been given our New Year’s resolutions for the next decade with the release of
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Catering has become an important source of income for many small meat plant operations. If you currently cater, do you do it in the most effective manner? If you don’t
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Now that we’ve had adequate proof that “too big to fail” is a misnomer for almost any industry, it’s time to focus on the companies that are just the right size to succeed. While the independent processors weren’t immune from the struggles that affected every aspect of the U.S. economy, many of them managed to at least maintain sales, if not grow them.

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For being a small, shaped mass of ground beef, the hamburger has had a tremendous impact on American life and culture. Without the hamburger, people like Ray Kroc and Dave
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With sausage and deli products the epitome of convenience for many consumers, protein processors continue to develop new ways to take advantage of this segment of the marketplace. But what are these products without the casings that envelope them and (if edible) give them just the right bite and snap?
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American Convention of Meat Processors & Suppliers' Exhibition is one of the top notch events for the Meat Processors & Suppliers. Read More

This year’s convention theme is “IAMP Derby-Win, Place or Show; There’s no way to Lose in Champaign.” All convention attendees include trade show participants are welcome to attend the social activities as well as educational sessions and workshops. Read More