Meat and Poultry Processing

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Facility aims to modernize applied research, teaching and extension, bridging the gap between laboratory discovery and field application.

The 2026 Top 100 Meat & Poultry Processors highlights a $112B market fueled by strong demand, premium trends and Gen Z influence, despite tight cattle supply, rising costs and shifting protein dynamics across beef, pork and poultry.

At interpack 2026, GEA launches the PowerPak 5000, a thermoforming packaging machine for producers that need several different pack sizes.

Annual program honors facilities in two categories: full treatment and pretreatment.

Labels on meat and poultry can be considered legal documents, since inaccuracies, misrepresentations and intentionally misleading labels are legally accountable by the processor.

Membrane filtration is moving beyond its traditional role as a wastewater treatment tool across the meat, poultry and seafood industries, as processors look to recover value from underutilized streams while reducing water, energy and raw material consumption.

RMC 2026 will convene leaders from across the meat and animal protein sectors for a forward-looking program focused on innovation, resilience, and navigating rapid change across the global protein landscape. 

Consumer trust and innovation intersect as global research reveals strong acceptance of PRRS-resistant pigs. Learn how gene editing, animal welfare, and reduced antibiotic use are shaping the future of pork production worldwide.

Emphasis on machine reliability and increasing output remain key motivators for processors' new equipment purchases.

University of Wisconsin – Madison takes a comprehensive approach to old world meat products, blends classroom discussion and interactive manufacturing demonstrations in the Meat Science & Animal Biologics Discovery USDA pilot plant.