Automating sanitation: Reducing labor and risk in meat plant cleaning protocols Automated sanitation technologies can reduce risk, lower costs and improve cleaning outcomes. Kelly Gavson May 15, 2025 No Comments Labor shortages, rising costs and the potential for human error push processors to adopt automated sanitation technologies.Read More
D&F Equipment Sales unveils elevator conveyor system Vertical conveyor is made entirely from stainless steel and is washdown ready. Industry News May 15, 2025 No Comments System is engineered to maximize vertical space and plant efficiency.Read More
Bacon processor breaks ground on $95 million plant expansion Expansion is set to add 111,000 square feet of new space to the existing facility, encompassing new smoke houses, slicing rooms, bacon bit production and warehousing space. Industry News May 12, 2025 No Comments Daily's Premium Meats expands its Missouri bacon processing plant to increase foodservice and retail production.Read More
USDA announces $26.5 million in Local Agriculture Market Program grants Grant program includes the Farmers Market Promotion Program, Local Food Promotion Program and the Regional Food System Partnerships. Industry News May 12, 2025 No Comments AMS accepts applications for grant funding through June 27, 2025.Read More
Tech Topics: Sodium Reduction Balancing sodium reduction with food safety in meat and poultry Processors employing the proper strategies can maintain safety while reducing sodium. Garrett McCoy May 9, 2025 No Comments Reformulation strategies must account for functional changes to product texture, cook yields and sliceability. Read More
USDA announces expedited disaster relief for farmers USDA hosts inaugural Farmers First roundtable. Industry News May 9, 2025 No Comments US Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins declares plans to expedite $21 billion in disaster assistance.Read More
Senators propose legislation to support small meat processing operations National Deer Association shows support for the Strengthening Local Processing Act. Industry News May 8, 2025 No Comments Bill would provide training, education and technical assistance grants to help small processing plants improve and streamline their operations. 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
PMMI report finds most OEMS, end users anticipate aftermarket business growth PMMI emphasizes that OEMs and suppliers must optimize inventory management, strengthen remote services and expand training initiatives. Industry News May 7, 2025 No Comments Aftermarket services increasingly drive business growth and customer loyalty.Read More
Lineage continues international growth through cold storage acquisition Lineage acquires Norwegian logistics and cold storage provider. Industry News May 6, 2025 No Comments Provider Permanor AS specializes in freezing, thawing, storage and logistics services for the meat manufacturing industry.Read More