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Independent Processor August 2019 Cover

August 2019

Check out the August 2019 issue of Independent Processor, featuring our 2019 Independent Processor of the Year, Jensen Meats, and much more!

Cover Story

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Feature Articles

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Meat Science Review

Foreign material contaminant control

Good manufacturing practices and employee training can help avoid costly recalls from foreign material contamination.
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Elizabeth Fuhrman
August 20, 2019
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The top challenge for processors in foreign objection detection is there is not one single perfect way to detect every object that may have gotten into the product stream to avoid a recall.
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Box of Tissues

Preventing the shipment of mislabeled meat and poultry with undeclared allergens

Nothing to sneeze at: Processors that prevent the shipment of mislabeled meat and poultry with undeclared allergens can avoid the costly ramifications of product recalls and damaged reputations.
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Richard Mitchell
August 19, 2019
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Removing proteins from commerce because of adulteration or misbranding can potentially cost operators millions of dollars and negatively impact companies' standings, making it vital for operators to sharpen their focus on product ingredients and labeling.
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Dewig Meats promotes local food

Indiana meat market supports other Indiana food companies
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Sam Gazdziak
July 17, 2019
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Along with its braunschweiger, bacon and other meats, Dewig Meats offers sodas, pies, pizzas, salsas, salads, seasonings and cinnamon rolls that are made by other Indiana food companies.
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AAMP Section

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First Annual Convention of the National Frozen Food Locker Association
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A look back: AAMP celebrates 80th anniversary

The American Association of Meat Processors (AAMP) recently celebrated 80 years of service to the meat industry during the 80th American Convention of Meat Processors and Suppliers’ Exhibition, July 25-27, in Mobile, Ala.
August 22, 2019
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At the 34th Annual Convention of the National Ham, Bacon & Sausage Show in 1973, the membership unanimously voted to change the official name to the American Association of Meat Processors (AAMP) and adopt a new logo.
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