Commentary: AMSA Environmental enrichment minimally impacts meat quality of fresh and processed turkey Environmental enrichment provides a possible solution to mitigate negative impacts of intensive housing and improve animal welfare. February 20, 2025 No Comments Access to bales of straw, metal objects and wood perches results in turkeys displaying fewer pecking-related injuries.Read More
Smart technologies help bridge skills gap for packaging and processing industry Industry seeks better ways to bridge the chronic skills gap and labor shortages experienced in recent years. Industry News February 19, 2025 No Comments PMMI white paper reveals the top three solutions to workforce limitations.Read More
Commentary: USPOULTRY The economic impact of the poultry industry 2024 study shows the poultry industry provides more than 2 million jobs, $54 billion in government revenue and $663.6 billion in economic activity. Gwen Venable February 19, 2025 No Comments Study provides a snapshot of the poultry industry's impact on the economy.Read More
Divers restore pork processor's on-site aeration tank This style of treatment tank requires all repairs to be made while the plant remains in operation, without disrupting airflow. Industry News February 19, 2025 No Comments Bulldog Diving helps Iowa pork processing plant save time and money through aeration basin air leak repair.Read More
IFEC launches AI-driven wing processing and portioning system SmartWing system works to optimize production while minimizing labor costs and reducing floorspace. Industry News February 18, 2025 No Comments SmartWing system automates grading and sorting by detecting and removing B-grade wings prior to processing. Read More
Nothum Food Processing Systems debuts EzFlow Fryer Oil Filter Compact, efficient solution targets challenges of frying foods. Industry News February 18, 2025 No Comments Proprietary cake drying technique reduces free fatty acids in industry's lowest-pressure solution.Read More
IPPE reports strong 2025 results IPPE 2025 sees 1,385 exhibitors covering 598,373 square feet of exhibit space. Industry News February 18, 2025 No Comments A week of educational programming plays a key role in attracting attendees.Read More
Conagra Brands improves chicken product consistency Conagra Brands corrects product quality inconsistencies coming off the production lines. Industry News February 17, 2025 No Comments Manufacturing challenges lead Conagra Brands to improve its chicken production process. Read More
Nelson-Jameson partners with Gourmet Ingredients Gourmet Ingredients offers year-round supply of raw materials. Industry News February 13, 2025 No Comments Nelson-Jameson teams up with an onions, shallots and garlic ingredient manufacturer to deliver clean-label solutions to food processors.Read More
University of Missouri names meat science lab after former governor New facility updates and consolidates the abattoir and Don Naumann Muscle Foods Processing Laboratory. Industry News February 12, 2025 No Comments University honors former Missouri Gov. Mike Parson's contributions to agricultural education and workforce development.Read More