Birko, a leader in providing food safety solutions to the protein processing, food and beverage industries, has launched a new corporate Web site with expanded content as part of the introduction of The Birko Advantage, a total integrated food safety solution of chemistry, equipmentand technology.
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Birko, a leader in providing food safety solutions to the protein industry, today announced a definitive agreement to acquire Chad Co., a Kansas-based manufacturer specializing in automated washing and pasteurizing systemsfor meat harvesting and processing operations.
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Cargill Meat Solutions has settled a class-action lawsuit brought by workers seeking back pay for donning and doffing at its Schuyler, Neb., meatpacking plant.
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AMI Expo moves to April to help processors get a jump on the competition.
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Producing award-winning hams at Sailer’s Food Market requires a little time.
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Though the Bryan Adams song referenced in the headline makes the task sound simplistic, to those of us in the meat industry, cutting like a knife isn’t always that easy
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There are many factors that affect proper mixing of meat, yet it is difficult to find much written information on the technology of meat mixing equipment. Depending upon the type of product
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A few years back, I worked for an Italian casual-dining chain. Placing a product into our supply chain was akin to touting your book on Oprah … a veritable gold
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Food-grade lubricants, one of the essential elements in protecting both machinery and proteins during the production process, are becoming more powerful. Responding to the growing demand by meat producers for greases that can better withstand cleanings and operate under extreme conditions, developers are enhancing products that meet U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) regulations for use in plants where there is the possibility of incidental food contact and subsequent contamination.
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After all the work it takes to create the perfect roast beef or turkey breast, it would be a shame to have the product damaged at the slicing stage. For that reason, companies that feature sliced products put a great deal of importance on slicing equipment.
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