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AAMP Executive Director Chris Young was in Washington D.C. on Tuesday, February 20th to meet with FSIS Acting administrator Paul Kiecker and members of his policy staff.

Independent Processor's editor-in-chief, Sam Gazdziak, previews some of the sights to see around Kansas City during meat industry event.

Companies are required to develop procedures to ensure that food safety objectives are being met, and inspectors verify those claims through observation and reviewing documentation.

Foie gras, the fatted liver of a specially fed duck or goose, is produced by inhumane methods, critics say. To counter that argument, Hudson Valley Foie Gras, one of only two producers in the United States, has made an interesting decision: total transparency.

When inspiration for a product comes from a new brand, the most practical way to manufacture the product is for the brand to find a capable co-packer to take the recipe and turn it into marketable products. When the relationship works, it can benefit both sides.

Increased interest in duck meat creates more opportunities for processors like Joe Jurgielewicz & Son.

Starting from its Jerseyville home, Hansen Meats has spent the last decade growing and expanding its retail presence adding two additional locations in Southern Illinois.

The deviations caused by the failure to meet CCPs can range in severity but will undoubtedly result in a recall if product is passed into commerce before the deviation can be addressed.

As we begin 2018 I believe the outlook for the independent processor and AAMP continues to be one of opportunity.