pork processing

Smaller hams having a bigger impact

July 26, 2021

Changing consumer eating behavior and family dynamics are boosting interest in more suitably sized hams, but operators must overcome production and merchandising challenges to maximize buying activity.

Opportunities Abound in High-Tech Cutting

Richard Mitchell

May 25, 2021

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Implementing new cutting technologies in beef and pork processing plants may be easier to imagine than accomplish.

Seaboard Foods seeking delay in slowing-down of pork line speeds

Industry News

May 4, 2021

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Seaboard Foods is seeking a delay to a federal court decision that would force it to slow the speed of its pork slaughter plant in Guymon, Okla.

Meat & Poultry: The right tech (to) blend

Product quality and consistency depends on the proper selection and use of equipment that adds uniformity to meat and poultry products.

Richard Mitchell

March 3, 2020

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Incorporating the optimal mixers and blenders in meat and poultry processing plants can be tricky.

Tyson Fresh Meats Logansport, Ind., Plant Staff

Cover Story | Tyson Fresh Meats

Prime-time pork: Tyson Chairman's Reserve Prime Pork features "best of the best"

Tyson Fresh Meats saw growing demand for higher-quality pork eating experiences and began to feature its "best of the best" products through its newest brand — Chairman's Reserve Prime Pork.

Andy Hanacek

December 27, 2018

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Seeing the increasing consumer demand for high-quality eating experiences, Tyson Fresh Meats, a division of Tyson Foods, shuffled its Chairman's Reserve Premium Pork brand to highlight the best products in the line and launch a new brand: Chairman's Reserve Prime Pork.

State of the Industry

State of the Meat and Poultry Industry 2017: Pork

Customers benefit from growing pork supplies.

Patrick Fleming, the National Pork Board

October 18, 2017

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With pork production expected to be up more than 12 percent in 2017, abundant supplies mean pork will continue to be a good value for both retailers and consumers.

David Bulgarelli, Dave Piotrowski, James Jendruczek and Michael Lookingland, of Rantoul Foods

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Rantoul Foods: Built for tomorrow

Pork processor Rantoul Foods has grown quickly and somewhat quietly in six years, by setting high standards for its process and building with the future in mind.

Andy Hanacek

September 13, 2017

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When James Jendruczek and Alan Bressler, owners of Trim-Rite Inc., envisioned the growth of their company, never did they believe they’d need to get into the slaughter business.

Prestage Farms official claims racism, misinformation prompted rejection of proposed pork facility

Industry News

May 11, 2016

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Pork loin roasts are a great value, easy to prepare, and flavorful

Business Strategies

Ample pork supply, deflating prices offer retail opportunities

Patrick Fleming, the National Pork Board

January 20, 2016

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It’s been a very positive year for the fresh pork category.

Skinning and derinding update

Properly treating skin issues during pork processing is crucial for preserving product integrity.

Richard Mitchell

October 22, 2015

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Efficiently removing hair and softening skin on carcasses during pork production, while also maintaining product quality, is a process that is ripe for miscues.