Fight for Food Safety Should you be using whole genome sequencing in your food facility? WGS enhances detection accuracy for pathogens. Shawn K. Stevens August 29, 2024 No Comments WGS generates extensive data that can be stored and analyzed.Read More
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
The Crop Report 2024 Abundant 2024 crop and higher carryover from 2023 push feed costs lower Increased presence of crop imports heightens competition. Dan Emery August 29, 2024 No Comments USDA planted acreage report shows farmers have 224.8 million acres planted on all crops, 91.5 million acres more than anticipated.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
Category Report: Back to School Snacks Grab-and-go packs become a lunchbox go-to Packs for kids snacks must offer easy-open packaging. Fred Wilkinson August 28, 2024 No Comments School feeding occasions don’t just mean lunch anymore, with before- and after-school eating occasions expanding.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
Increase in the cow herd appears unlikely until 2026 High frequency data available continues to suggest that producers have yet to start rebuilding the herd. Altin Kalo August 27, 2024 No Comments If current trends persist, herd rebuilding will resume in 2025.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
The National Provisioner Podcast Episode 176: SMA rebrands to better serve its growing associate base Southwest Meat Association pivots to meet the needs its regionally diverse membership. August 26, 2024 No Comments Outgoing SMA chairwoman Karrie Menz discusses SMA's recent rebranding effort, Read More