Articles by Richard Mitchell

Worker safety is a key element in an effective meat and poultry processing operation

Proteins are enduring as a top dinnertime selection.

The merchandising of lower-sodium selections is becoming an increasingly prominent food retailing initiative.

Taste-conscious shoppers are putting product freshness near the top of their protein hierarchy—and stimulating an array of recloseable-packaging initiatives.In an effort to extend the life of meats and

The supermarket deli is becoming an increasingly attractive protein destination.While delis have traditionally been venues for shoppers seeking fresh lunchmeats from service counters along with pre-sliced and pre-packaged offerings, departments

The use of efficient and effective trays and tray sealers is essential if meat processors are to maximize food safety, minimize operating expenditures and meet the quality demands of consumers and retailers.

While it might be dwarfed by more conspicuous concerns, apparel remains one of the key elements in an effective food safety program.

Food-grade lubricants, one of the essential elements in protecting both machinery and proteins during the production process, are becoming more powerful. Responding to the growing demand by meat producers for greases that can better withstand cleanings and operate under extreme conditions, developers are enhancing products that meet U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) regulations for use in plants where there is the possibility of incidental food contact and subsequent contamination.

Overwrap packaging in the meat sector is going through an evolution. Looking to cut operating expenses and extend the shelf life of proteins, retailers are increasingly leveraging case-ready meats and making store-wrapped cuts less relevant.

Consumers are waking up to the multi-uses of bacon. While once positioned as primarily a breakfast food, bacon also is becoming increasingly prominent as an ingredient in lunch and dinner