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2020 Food Safety Report | Apparel

Proper apparel safeguards food supply

March 9, 2020

Investments in food-safety apparel and training workers to properly wear and handle garments seems a natural course for meat and poultry processors.

2020 Food Safety Report | Cold-Chain Solutions

Leverage outside help to maximize food safety

Third-party solutions providers can help processors maximize food safety and consumer reach.

Jeff Williams, Universal Pure

March 9, 2020

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Various reports and data show that the cold supply chain continues to experience strong growth and expansion. Drivers include higher demand for fresh, better-tasting and healthier products and consumers’ willingness to pay a premium for products they feel meet their individual needs.

2020 Food Safety Report | Science & Technology

The chemistry of peracetic acid

Daniel Sabo, Ph.D., Georgia Tech Research Institute, Food Processing Technology Division

March 9, 2020

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Bacterial pathogens, such as Salmonella spp. and Campylobacter, continue to be the leading suspected causes of foodborne illnesses from poultry products today.

2020 Food Safety Report | Supplier's Perspective | Equipment

Energy-efficient wash-down motors make dramatic impact

John Calloway, Regal Beloit Corp.

March 9, 2020

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Food-processing equipment poses unique challenges for maintenance personnel. Wet operating conditions and wash-down requirements can require specially designed equipment to help ensure mandated sanitation compliance.

2020 Food Safety Report | Supplier's Perspective | Standards

Are you ready for new FSIS performance standards?

Christine Alvarado, Arm & Hammer Animal and Food Production

March 9, 2020

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Controlling pathogens in meat and poultry processing is particularly challenging given the multiple points of contact.

Meat & Poultry: The right tech (to) blend

Product quality and consistency depends on the proper selection and use of equipment that adds uniformity to meat and poultry products.

Richard Mitchell

March 3, 2020

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Incorporating the optimal mixers and blenders in meat and poultry processing plants can be tricky.

AAMP announces Butchering Contest at 2020 Convention

Sam Gazdziak

February 19, 2020

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The American Association of Meat Processors has announced its first-ever Fresh Meat Butchering Contest.

Livestock production on point in 2020

Barring any unforeseen circumstances, meat and poultry production and prices should be steady.

Sam Gazdziak

February 13, 2020

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While it's impossible to predict those types of factors that could affect the industry, initial estimates for the meat and poultry industry indicate a strong year, with increased meat supplies for processors.

Keeping conveying running smoothly

Elizabeth Fuhrman

February 10, 2020

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On a conveyor surface, potential harborage points are numerous, including links, bends, etc. While smooth conveyor belts tend to be easier to clean, they also are easier to damage, i.e. fraying edges, gouges, etc.

Processing Tech

Freezing, chilling become hot topics in meat and poultry processing

Processors that leverage advanced freezing and chilling systems are in position to boost the appeal of meat and poultry, but costs remain a concern.

Richard Mitchell

February 4, 2020

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Quickly freezing proteins during production leads to greater product quality and appearance and reductions in waste. Yet the inability of many processors to leverage the optimal technologies remains a major operational obstacle, analysts say.