Jorge Izquierdo, PMMI, Interview Series

In this video series, The National Provisioner editor-in-chief Andy Hanacek discusses trends in the industry with Jorge Izquierdo of PMMI, including new developments in equipment sanitization and new trends in packaging for meat and poultry.

Andy Hanacek and Jorge Izquierdo of PMMI

Episode 1: New developments make equipment sanitization easier

This episode discusses the struggle of sanitizing equipment and what features processors are looking for to make that process easier and more thorough.

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Episode 2: How consumer trends are driving packaging decisions in the meat, poultry industry

This episode discusses the pros and cons of rigid packaging versus flexible packaging and why manufacturers may prefer one over the other.

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Episode 3: Flexible packaging gains edge on rigid packaging

This episode focuses on packaging and technology specifically geared to frozen meat and poultry.

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Episode 4: Trends in frozen meat, poultry packaging

This episode focuses on packaging and technology specifically geared to frozen meat and poultry.

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Episode 5: How high pressure processing is shaping the industry

This episode focuses on high pressure processing (HPP) and how the industry is using it to push into new product development.

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Episode 6: The challenge of sustainable film packaging

This episode focuses on the trends in environmental sustainability of meat packaging and the challenge film packaging poses.

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Episode 7: What is the biggest obstacle in embracing robotics?

This episode focuses on the advancements in robotics and automation in the meat and poultry industry as well as the biggest factor holding back processors from embracing it.

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How to Respond to Foodborne Illness Investigations and the Data Released on Them

The CDC's foodborne illness estimates are a fascinating puzzle of information that many processors may not understand or even utilize properly. Editorial Board member Andrew Lorenz breaks it down for processors to better understand how it might affect their business in 2019, and then shares how to respond to foodborne illness investigations.

Food Safety Summit

At the 20th Annual Food Safety Summit we will address the importance of food safety throughout the supply chain and how each community that makes up the ecosystem is connected. It is vital to understand not only your roles and responsibilities but also those in the rest of the process. With case studies, educational sessions, peer-to-peer conversations, and new technologies, we will provide a wide range of applicable, real world solutions to identified needs and situations for the food community.

The National Provisioner

February 2019

Check out the February 2019 issue of The National Provisioner, featuring our cover story on Smithfield Foods' advances towards reducing its greenhouse gas emissions, the 2019 Seafood Report, and much more.

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February 2019

The February 2019 issue of Independent Processor features our cover story on ProPortion Foods, a look at how bacon has become a food trend with staying power, and much more.

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