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Maintaining grinders and stuffers

May 7, 2013
The upkeep of grinding and stuffing equipment is at the forefront of efficient and effective meat and poultry processing.
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AMSA Meat Science Review

Meat Science Review: Beyond tenderness, beef eaters crave exceptional flavor

May 7, 2013
The beef market has constantly been under the pressure of evolving consumer preferences for taste, consistency and health, to name a few.
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Processing

Consistency is key, big batch or small

Mixer technology continues to help processors reduce blend and discharge times without sacrificing product quality or consistency.
April 17, 2013
Small batch versus large batch mixing: which one works better? It all depends on how the operating controls are set.
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Cutting equipment: A ‘Cut” above

April 16, 2013
In the meat industry, product is variable with different moisture contents, thicknesses, lengths and more for which to account on a cutting line.
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Cargill adds ground beef production to Wyalusing, Pa., plant

April 3, 2013
Cargill is investing $2.3 million to install ground beef production and packaging equipment at its Wyalusing, Pa., beef processing facility.
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Blades of glory: A little TLC goes a long way on slicers

Slicers improve in cut accuracy and waste reduction by staying sharp, flexible, and easy to clean.
March 15, 2013
Without a little TLC, slicers couldn't effectively slice product nor keep it pathogen-free.
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Simplifying Smokehouses

New features help produce better, more consistent results.
February 6, 2013
The smokehouse is the heart of any cured meats operation, and so extra care must be taken to ensure that it is properly maintained and optimized. With the right settings, it can ensure that a company’s bratwursts or hams turn out just right each and every time.
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Improvements in slaughtering

January 24, 2013
Processors face a variety of trials with slaughter equipment. It is a real challenge to design equipment that is durable, easy to maintain and capable of work cycling in environments that have large changes in temperature and humidity. In addition, processors still need to protect workers and be concerned about food safety.
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Safeguarding tenderized meat

How should processors deal with allegations that mechanically tenderized beef is unsafe?
January 22, 2013
Could mechanically tenderized beef become 2013's version of "pink slime"?
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Meat Science Review

Salt penetration in dry-cured hams

January 14, 2013
Dry-cured hams, popularly known as country hams, are a regional delicacy enjoyed in the southeastern United States.
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Food Plant of the Future: Raising the Bar on Plant Air Quality

4/26/12
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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The Essential Guide to ERP Solutions for Meat Processors - White Paper by CDC Software

April 5, 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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