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.

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.

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.

Episode 3: Flexible packaging gains edge on rigid packaging

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

Episode 4: Trends in frozen meat, poultry packaging

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

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.

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.

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.