Challenges of whole-muscle processing

Chasing convenience and consistency

Elizabeth Fuhrman

June 14, 2018

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As with the entire food industry, whole-muscle processors face the challenge now of feeding an increasing number of people regardless of population growth projections.

Whole-muscle products are using under-utilized cuts of meat and employing new techniques to manipulate texture and taste

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How likely are consumers to embrace changes to whole-muscle products?

Megan Pellegrini

June 13, 2017

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Whole-muscle products are employing new cuts, which introduce consumers to unique flavors and textures; however, consumers may view these new products as being unsafe, instead of just different.

Whole-muscle cuts: a sizeable dilemma

The development of larger carcasses adds complexity and complications to merchandising whole-muscle cuts.

Richard Mitchell

June 18, 2015

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Merchandisers of whole-muscle cuts are finding big is not necessarily better.

Often burdened by waste disposal challenges and high-cost fuel needs, large-scale agriculture producers and meat processors – including cattle ranches, cash-grain, poultry, and dairy farms – are constantly looking for new opportunities to divert discarded organic material away from overstuffed landfills (without sacrificing their bottom line).

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May 2020

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Independent Processor

April 2020

Check out the April 2020 edition of Independent Processor: The new generation of Diestel turkey ranch, coronavirus recommendations for the food industry, portion control, AAMP and much more!

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