Meat and Poultry Processing

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Average U.S. beef production during the 12 months through May was up 3.9 percent from the previous year and at its highest level in more than six years.

The poultry industry has always strived to provide safe and high-quality protein to its customers while protecting the interests of its employees.

Cattle supply is up and the beef processing industry is near capacity, which is certainly keeping processors busy. It also means facilities are using significantly more water, energy and sanitation chemistry.

For many decades, some meat processors have been keeping their nose to the grindstone, implementing sustainable practices. But for some advocates, no matter what advancements, activities or applications our industry takes, it will never be enough.

You want to take control of spare parts inventory so you can be confident you have the parts you need, when you need them, without excess expenditure. Here are three steps you can implement to take control of spare parts inventory.

In this video Q&A with Andy Hanacek, Alice Johnson discusses how Butterball keeps animal care and well-being a top priority through several initiatives and innovations throughout its plants.

Wastewater treatment systems for the meat and poultry industry are using creative, high-tech options to clean up biohazards in their wastewater.

Some processors are seeing savings by reclaiming and reusing their wastewater. By doing this, they're becoming better neighbors in their community, more responsible stewards of the environment and saving money in the process.

While shoppers typically see fried foods as containing large amounts of fat and calories, a significant base of consumers is willing to accept them in return for flavorful meat and poultry.

The top challenge of forming quality processed meat products is temperature.