Category Report: Smoked & Cured Meats Liquid smoke offers flexibility for processing The global market value for liquid smoke is expected to reach $245 million by 2033. Fred Wilkinson August 29, 2024 No Comments Liquid smoke has a long history in the production of smoked meat products, and it can offer some benefits over traditional smoking methods.Read More
USDA, Kansas award $5.6 million to support local food production RFSI fundings supports 49 Kansas projects. Industry News August 29, 2024 No Comments Kansas Department of Agriculture funds 49 projects, including eight infrastructure grants and 41 equipment grants.Read More
Meat Industry Hall of Fame Meat Industry Hall of Fame Class of 2023: Mindy Brashears Mindy Brashears is an active advocate for women in the meat industry. Industry News August 28, 2024 No Comments The Meat Industry Hall of Fame honors Mindy Brashears, director of the International Center for Food Industry Excellence at Texas Tech University.Read More
New guide assists in enhancing HACCP, production efficiency Guide is available to USPOULTRY members only. Industry News August 28, 2024 No Comments USPOULTRY releases SPC Applications Guide to enhance HACCP plans.Read More
Northeast Beef Promotion Initiative hosts training event with Penn State’s Butcher School Program Session provides hands-on experiences to arm key foodservice leaders with information that can help ensure consumers choose beef. Industry News August 27, 2024 No Comments The event seeks to inspire the next generation of meat cutter/butchers to learn more about the beef carcass while sharpening their cutting skills.Read More
Individualizing HACCP plans in meat, poultry processing Processors must tailor HACCP to each individual production plant. Sammy Bredar August 27, 2024 No Comments AAMP, AMSA and Flower Hill Institute meet for a roundtable discussion on developing and implementing HACCP plans.Read More
AMSA's hands-on courses sharpen expertise in meat science Programs aim to bridge the gap between academic research and practical industry application. Industry News August 27, 2024 No Comments Workshops equip industry meat professionals with the skills to remain competitive.Read More
COMMENTARY: PMMI Transforming logistics Technology forestalls supply chain disruptions. Tom Egan August 26, 2024 No Comments The logistics process has become smarter, faster and more efficient by automating operations, adopting technology and forging partnerships to build resiliency.Read More
SMA embraces rebranding effort Southwest Meat Association rebrands as SMA as the group's growth increasingly comes from outside of the Southwest. Lacy Bates August 26, 2024 No Comments SMA represents member companies in more than 30 states.Read More
AAMP releases Industry Data Collection and Analysis The 64-page report examines data collected by meat and poultry processing and harvest facilities. Industry News August 21, 2024 No Comments Data demonstrates where the industry is in relation to producing a safe food supply. Read More