Processing

Covering a wide scope of technologies and operations strategies driving protein plants.

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Cutting, deboning: Adaptation … to the bird

May 14, 2012
University labs are experimenting with automating the often inconsistent cutting and deboning process.
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Quantum Foods installs HPP system

May 04, 2012
The HPP system permits Quantum Foods proteins to retain food quality, maintain natural freshness and extend product shelf life.
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Mechanically separated meat: Chasing the critics

April 16, 2012
Although the separation process hasn’t changed much in decades, its notoriety with consumers certainly has.
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Achieving desired results with mixing

April 16, 2012
Achieving desired results with mixing
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Handle with … ease

April 13, 2012
Interleaving makes stacked meats easier to separate and use.
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Ultrasound, ultra solution?

April 09, 2012
Investigating the use of ultrasound to determine lung problems in sheep so as to screen for kosher slaughter.
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Protein-processing concerns, today and tomorrow

March 08, 2012
At the Pack Expo 2011 show in Las Vegas, The National Provisioner sat down with PMMI’s Vision 2020 Focus Group, which brought together representatives of several meat- and poultry-processing companies to discuss the state of the industry from their unique perspectives.
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Marketing whole-muscle

March 07, 2012
Ground-beef and sausage products have seen a boost in popularity over the last few years, for several reasons. Both products are popular for their taste and versatility, certainly, but they are also popular because of their price points.
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Slicing and dicing worker safety

March 07, 2012
New technology and safety standards are improving workplace safety for slicing operators.
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A ‘form-idable’ opponent

February 06, 2012
With the increased focus on reducing salt and fat in meat products, what are the challenges that processors face in producing formed products, such as patties, nuggets, etc.?
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EVENTS

Food Plant of the Future: Raising the Bar on Plant Air Quality

04/26/12
Online
Contact: Jamie Tunison

On demand Exclusively for thought-leaders in food and beverage processing facility management, Food Plant of the Future webinars are presented by Hixson, a leading design and engineering firm of food processing facilities in North America.

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DOCUMENTS AND FILES

The Essential Guide to ERP Solutions for Meat Processors - White Paper by CDC Software

April 05, 2011

10 Essential ERP Features For Meat Processors Running the right ERP solution can streamline your processing and packaging operations, expedite recalls, and accurately predict yields and cost products. This practical guide links many of the unique business processes for the meat industry to specific ERP software capabilities. Avoid the pitfalls of running the wrong ERP application for your business.

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The FSMA and the meat industry

Tom Egan, vice president, Industry Services/Membership, for PMMI, adds his thoughts on how FSMA will impact meat processers and what equipment suppliers are doing to present more sanitary design options.

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