The Sausage Report 2026 Sausage bucks slumping sales trends in processed meats category Variety and versatility for all meal occasions win sausage broad consumer popularity. Fred Wilkinson July 10, 2026 No Comments Sausage consumption is fairly uniform throughout various income levels, while lower income families consume the most breakfast sausage.Read More
Tech Topics: Ingredients A smarter approach to sodium reduction in meat and poultry Sodium reduction is rarely a simple matter of removing salt from the formula. Robert Ames May 22, 2026 No Comments Successful sodium reduction strategies hinge on preserving the satisfying savory profile consumers expect from processed meat and poultry products. Read More
Meat Institute and Meat Foundation guide defines processed meats Guide explains that all meat is processed and falls into two categories: minimally processed meats and further processed meats. Industry News July 17, 2025 No Comments Updated Guide to Meat Processing aims to increase understanding of processed meats as policymakers seek to define ultra-processed foods.Read More
Steve Polidori and Melodie Harris on Polidori Sausage's 100th anniversary Learn about the biggest challenges the company has faced. May 7, 2025 No Comments Polidori Sausage leadership shares what product has consistently been the most popular for the Colorado-based company.Read More
Wenda Ingredients innovation enhances meat and poultry yield, texture Wenda Ingredients introduces highly soluble natural phosphate replacer for processed meat products. Industry News February 3, 2025 No Comments Solution enables beef, pork and chicken producers produce natural products with improved delicacy, without relying on traditional phosphates. Read More
American Custom Meats welcomes new president Gary Pfeiffer joined ACM in August 2024, bringing more than 35 years of leadership experience in the meat processing industry to the role. Industry News October 4, 2024 No Comments The role will focus on advancing the company's leadership in co-packing, driving growth and fostering strategic partnerships.Read More
Category Report: Smoked & Cured Meats Liquid smoke offers flexibility for processing The global market value for liquid smoke is expected to reach $245 million by 2033. Fred Wilkinson August 29, 2024 No Comments Liquid smoke has a long history in the production of smoked meat products, and it can offer some benefits over traditional smoking methods.Read More
Deli-prepared food posting strong showing Deli-prepared items continue their encouraging sales performance. Anne-Marie Roerink November 6, 2023 No Comments Deli-prepared foods generated $1.9 billion in September and improved unit sales above year-ago levels. Read More
Tech Topics: Sodium Reduction Ingredients Processors aim to reduce sodium while preserving flavor profiles Meat products rank among foods for which FDA encourages sodium reduction. May 9, 2023 No Comments Corbion's Robert Ames discusses approaches to sodium-reduction.Read More
Corbion process enables greater pathogen control with less flavor impact in processed meats Free-flowing powders deliver multiple functional benefits. Industry News August 22, 2022 No Comments Corbion has been granted a patent for the method it uses to produce highly concentrated vinegars that let meat processors better inhibit the growth of Listeria and other pathogens, without compromising the sensory qualities of their products.Read More