Selected awardees for this funding opportunity must provide non-restrictive access or non-exclusive licenses to any technologies or related enabling technologies developed under this award to help small and mid-size processors implement the technology.
The investments support the Biden-Harris Administration’s Action Plan for a Fairer, More Competitive, and More Resilient Meat and Poultry Supply Chain, which dedicates resources to expand independent processing capacity.
The global ingredient supplier will highlight clean label ingredients that help processors keep meat and poultry products fresher and safer for longer periods of time.
The program, a continuation of the Meat Processor Academy, is organized by AAMP, the Niche Meat Processor Assistance Network and Kitchen Table Consultants.
The Mastermind program is a year-long, immersive experience that will help participants solve the ugliest problems in their meat business, improve their financial recordkeeping systems, boost profit potential, and learn from experts in the industry.
Over the next four years, the food-grade lubricant market is expected to grow by $40.8 million at a compound annual growth rate of 3 percent, according to Technavio Research. Why? Preventing food contamination is big business.