Explore the freshest and most trending topics currently making waves in the Meat and Poultry Industry. Dive into the latest buzz, timely insights, and noteworthy content that's driving our industry forward. https://www.provisioneronline.com/rss/5630-meat-and-poultry-processing-top-stories en-us bredars@bnpmedia.com (Sammy Bredar) Chief Commercial Officer Dolan Patterson discusses how value-added chicken products expand the brand’s reach, support its farm network and reflect the standards behind its fresh chicken business. Chief Commercial Officer Dolan Patterson discusses how value-added chicken products expand the brand’s reach, support its farm network and reflect the standards behind its fresh chicken business.

]]> http://www.provisioneronline.com/articles/120928 Mon, 20 Jul 2026 11:00:09 -0400 https://www.provisioneronline.com/articles/120928-farmer-focus-says-fully-cooked-category-entry-shows-mission-driven-chicken-brands-can-scale bredars@bnpmedia.com (Sammy Bredar) President and CEO Nate Rempe discusses how the Roadie partnership adds flexible last-mile capacity while supporting speed, product quality and cold-chain visibility. President and CEO Nate Rempe discusses how the Roadie partnership adds flexible last-mile capacity while supporting speed, product quality and cold-chain visibility.

]]> http://www.provisioneronline.com/articles/120923 Mon, 20 Jul 2026 07:00:12 -0400 https://www.provisioneronline.com/articles/120923-omaha-steaks-president-and-ceo-discusses-same-day-delivery-expansion-with-roadie Exhibitors show off their latest innovations for meat and poultry processing, packaging and more. Exhibitors show off their latest innovations for meat and poultry processing, packaging and more. 

]]> http://www.provisioneronline.com/articles/120907 Wed, 15 Jul 2026 08:33:30 -0400 https://www.provisioneronline.com/articles/120907-news-and-new-products-from-the-aamp-2026-expo-floor-part-3 Barliant Auctions Hunter Swanson (left) and Scoot Swanson of Barliant Auctions, say the company is a full-service general appraisal, auction and asset-recovery firm servicing industrial clients in food processing industries. Con Yeager Spice Co. Tim Gwin, inside sales and logistics coordinator for Con Yeager Spice Co., says the company has added dill pickle-flavored seasoning to its line of flavors for meat products.   Mapre Mapre Foods Vice President Agustin Espinal, Sales Representative Samuel Espinal and Assistant Madison Fette present the company’s casings, including natural and synthetic, and seasonings for both retail and private-label applications. PRIMEdge Mike Wolff (left), sales manager for PRIMEdge, and Bernie Jeckell, cutlery category manager for Bunzl Processor Division/Koch Supplies, at the PRIMEdge booth on the AAMP 2026 expo floor. Wolff says PRIMEdge has entered a partnership with Victorinox knives. Promax Promarksvac Corp.’s Rick Hurd showcases the company’s PRS-450 thermoforming rollstock machine, designed for high‑volume, consistent production of vacuum‑sealed packages. Reiser Reiser Master Butcher and Meat Specialist Stefan Neumann returns to the AAMP show floor to demonstrate cutting, mixing, portioning and linking with the company’s Seydelmann K60 MC Ultra Cutter and Vemag HP1L. bredars@bnpmedia.com (Sammy Bredar) At AAMP’s 2026 convention, exhibitors and presenters focus on helping small processors extract more value from the labor, space and raw materials they already have. At AAMP’s 2026 convention, exhibitors and presenters focus on helping small processors extract more value from the labor, space and raw materials they already have.

]]> http://www.provisioneronline.com/articles/120905 Tue, 14 Jul 2026 14:30:02 -0400 https://www.provisioneronline.com/articles/120905-aamp-exhibitors-focus-on-labor-plant-efficiency-and-added-value Wide range of equipment offers small processers options to improve their operational efficiency. Wide range of equipment offers small processers options to improve their operational efficiency.

]]> http://www.provisioneronline.com/articles/120898 Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:43:27 -0400 https://www.provisioneronline.com/articles/120898-news-and-new-products-from-the-aamp-2026-expo-floor-part-2 Grasselli SSI Kevin Siatkowski, business development manager for Grasselli SSI, says the Grasselli NSL 600 vertical slicer is ideal for slicing fresh or cooked meat products, including meat snacks, steaks, ham and pork belly.  Jarvis Products Jarvis Products Sales Director Eric Schwanke says the company's TurboTrim ring knife features a lightweight ergonomic design and has 20% fewer parts than typical ring knives.  Quality Casings Quality Casing Co. Inc. Vice President of Sales and Marketing Alicia Novachich says the supplier plans to launch an online ordering platform for its customers in September 2026. ScottPec Rich Hayes, sales representative for ScottPec, showcases the ScottPec Smokehouse Mini S, part of the company's lineup of commercial smokehouses. The design emphasizes precision in smoking and cooking, allowing operators to control smoke intensity, airflow, temperature and humidity in a compact footprint. Ultrasource UltraSource’s Landon Mouse highlights the company’s Mauting UKM Compact Smokehouse, which allows automatic adjustment of the entire heat treatment process. Weber Weber debuts the weSLICE 2500, a compact involute blade slicer with a cutting height of up to 180 millimeters. The weSLICE 2500 is part of a new slicing platform by Weber, including the weSLICE 2000 and 2500, for small to mid-size processors. Ingredient selection intersects with food safety as well as shelf-life extension. Ingredient selection intersects with food safety as well as shelf-life extension.

]]> http://www.provisioneronline.com/articles/120896 Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:59:45 -0400 https://www.provisioneronline.com/articles/120896-episode-232-food-safety-strategies Attendees get a look at the latest innovations to help level up their businesses. Attendees get a look at the latest innovations to help level up their businesses.

]]> http://www.provisioneronline.com/articles/120889 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:31:19 -0400 https://www.provisioneronline.com/articles/120889-news-and-new-products-from-the-aamp-2026-expo-floor-part-1 A.C. Legg A.C. Legg’s Russell Perryman, research & development manager, presents the company’s seasonings and spice blends, featuring classic and on-trend flavors like Spicy Dill Snack Stick and Philly Cheesesteak Sausage Seasoning. Dixie Grinders Inc. Jonathan Sellnow says Dixie Grinders Inc.'s 200 CS compact grinder features a small footprint for processing operations. Farmshare Farmshare’s Wyatt Carr and CEO Henry Arrowood present the company’s operating system for independent meat processors, featuring scheduling, cut sheets, customer messaging and invoicing in a single platform. Mound Tool Co. Rodney Zacarias (left) and Edward Simo say Mound Tool Co. offers a wide range of tools for meat processing applications. Polar King Polar King International’s Tom Koch, regional sales manager, highlights one of the company’s seamless fiberglass walk-in coolers and freezers, which feature flexible customization across size, layout, interior features, doors and exterior finishes. Ross Ross Sales Manager Doyle Milligan presents the RVS 120 Vertical Chute Slicer, featuring a simple modular design that enables rapid reconfiguration to meet shifting production needs. wilkinsonf@bnpmedia.com (Fred Wilkinson) Sausage consumption is fairly uniform throughout various income levels, while lower income families consume the most breakfast sausage. Sausage consumption is fairly uniform throughout various income levels, while lower income families consume the most breakfast sausage.

]]> http://www.provisioneronline.com/articles/120891 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.provisioneronline.com/articles/120891-sausage-bucks-slumping-sales-trends-in-processed-meats-category bredars@bnpmedia.com (Sammy Bredar) Across processing operations, food safety strategies are becoming increasingly interconnected. Across processing operations, food safety strategies are becoming increasingly interconnected.

]]> http://www.provisioneronline.com/articles/120818 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.provisioneronline.com/articles/120818-food-safety-programs-prioritize-prevention-verification-and-traceability bredars@bnpmedia.com (Sammy Bredar) Restaurant chain Pokeworks explores how customization, ingredient quality and transparency are shaping fast-casual protein choices. Restaurant chain Pokeworks explores how customization, ingredient quality and transparency are shaping fast-casual protein choices.

]]> http://www.provisioneronline.com/articles/120874 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 11:50:17 -0400 https://www.provisioneronline.com/articles/120874-whats-driving-demand-for-protein-forward-meals-and-snacks Kerry discusses AlphaGal Ultra, its next-generation multi-enzyme solution designed to help poultry and swine producers improve feed efficiency, animal performance and overall production economics amid continued ingredient volatility. Kerry discusses AlphaGal Ultra, its next-generation multi-enzyme solution designed to help poultry and swine producers improve feed efficiency, animal performance and overall production economics amid continued ingredient volatility.

]]> http://www.provisioneronline.com/articles/120867 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 06:00:00 -0400 https://www.provisioneronline.com/articles/120867-kerrys-sara-llamas-moya-discusses-alphagal-ultra-for-poultry-and-swine-producers Food safety focus shapes outreach to small processors. Food safety focus shapes outreach to small processors.

]]> http://www.provisioneronline.com/articles/120865 Mon, 06 Jul 2026 10:08:31 -0400 https://www.provisioneronline.com/articles/120865-usdas-justin-ransom-discusses-the-small-processors-action-plan wilkinsonf@bnpmedia.com (Fred Wilkinson) Meat discarded due to discoloration represents an annual loss of $3.73 billion in revenue. Meat discarded due to discoloration represents an annual loss of $3.73 billion in revenue.

]]> http://www.provisioneronline.com/articles/120861 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:35:44 -0400 https://www.provisioneronline.com/articles/120861-rmc-2026-workshop-details-costs-related-to-meat-discoloration Sanitary design, material selection, effective CIP and documented controls can help processors manage risks inside closed fluid-transfer systems. Sanitary design, material selection, effective CIP and documented controls can help processors manage risks inside closed fluid-transfer systems.

]]> http://www.provisioneronline.com/articles/120853 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:35:24 -0400 https://www.provisioneronline.com/articles/120853-what-meat-and-poultry-processors-should-know-about-hygienic-fluid-transfer Cost allocation in a reverse BOM environment is one of the more demanding problems in food ERP. Cost allocation in a reverse BOM environment is one of the more demanding problems in food ERP.

]]> http://www.provisioneronline.com/articles/120849 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:43:24 -0400 https://www.provisioneronline.com/articles/120849-classic-bom-vs-reverse-bom-what-works-best-for-meat-and-poultry-processors The poultry and egg industry advocates for the continuation of the exemption. The poultry and egg industry advocates for the continuation of the exemption. 

]]> http://www.provisioneronline.com/articles/120841 Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.provisioneronline.com/articles/120841-litigation-returns-on-the-reporting-of-farm-emissions Processors and foodservice operators are advised to fabricate beef products in a frozen state and delay thawing until final preparation to optimize yield and minimize economic loss while maintaining palatability. Processors and foodservice operators are advised to fabricate beef products in a frozen state and delay thawing until final preparation to optimize yield and minimize economic loss while maintaining palatability.

]]> http://www.provisioneronline.com/articles/120840 Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.provisioneronline.com/articles/120840-impact-of-freezing-thawing-and-refreezing-on-beef-strip-loin-palatability-and-thaw-loss bredars@bnpmedia.com (Sammy Bredar) The Farm To You builds a direct-to-consumer platform centered on independent producers, curated meat boxes and regional supply chains. The Farm To You builds a direct-to-consumer platform centered on independent producers, curated meat boxes and regional supply chains.

]]> http://www.provisioneronline.com/articles/120825 Mon, 29 Jun 2026 09:30:45 -0400 https://www.provisioneronline.com/articles/120825-the-farm-to-you-co-founder-details-launch-strategy-for-producer-focused-meat-marketplace wilkinsonf@bnpmedia.com (Fred Wilkinson) Soccer’s growing popularity in the US provides relevance to a cultural moment. Soccer’s growing popularity in the US provides relevance to a cultural moment.

]]> http://www.provisioneronline.com/articles/120830 Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:31:38 -0400 https://www.provisioneronline.com/articles/120830-norwegian-seafood-council-promotion-enlists-norwegian-soccer-star-erling-haaland stevens@foodindustrycounsel.com (Shawn K. Stevens) Plant procedures must reflect updated operational realities. Plant procedures must reflect updated operational realities.

]]> http://www.provisioneronline.com/articles/120828 Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.provisioneronline.com/articles/120828-perhaps-the-most-dangerous-words-in-food-safety-weve-always-done-it-this-way wilkinsonf@bnpmedia.com (Fred Wilkinson) As consumer demand for healthier options rises, more shoppers are reading labels and seeking reduced-sodium options. As consumer demand for healthier options rises, more shoppers are reading labels and seeking reduced-sodium options.

]]> http://www.provisioneronline.com/articles/120822 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:44:02 -0400 https://www.provisioneronline.com/articles/120822-younger-consumers-favoring-spicy-umami-rich-and-fermented-flavors Against this backdrop of deep packer losses, the industry has seen significant capacity reductions. Against this backdrop of deep packer losses, the industry has seen significant capacity reductions.

]]> http://www.provisioneronline.com/articles/120803 Tue, 23 Jun 2026 05:54:40 -0400 https://www.provisioneronline.com/articles/120803-record-fed-cattle-weights-help-offset-slaughter-shortfall-but-high-prices-to-persist Processed meat prices also rose, but at a considerably slower rate of 1.7%. Processed meat prices also rose, but at a considerably slower rate of 1.7%.

]]> http://www.provisioneronline.com/articles/120802 Mon, 22 Jun 2026 22:41:57 -0400 https://www.provisioneronline.com/articles/120802-chicken-gains-as-consumers-feel-financial-strain bredars@bnpmedia.com (Sammy Bredar) Despite elevated prices, the beef category sees strong growth as consumers prioritize protein, perceived value, and convenience. Despite elevated prices, the beef category sees strong growth as consumers prioritize protein, perceived value, and convenience.

]]> http://www.provisioneronline.com/articles/120787 Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.provisioneronline.com/articles/120787-what-does-value-mean-to-todays-beef-consumer wilkinsonf@bnpmedia.com (Fred Wilkinson) Co‑branded products enable retailers to offer differentiated value, reinforce quality perception and keep the protein category engaging in a highly competitive perimeter environment. Co‑branded products enable retailers to offer differentiated value, reinforce quality perception and keep the protein category engaging in a highly competitive perimeter environment.

]]> http://www.provisioneronline.com/articles/120786 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:00:00 -0400 https://www.provisioneronline.com/articles/120786-processors-large-and-small-embrace-co-packing-opportunities By pairing natural antioxidant solutions with naturally derived preservation solutions, processors can address shelf life from multiple angles. By pairing natural antioxidant solutions with naturally derived preservation solutions, processors can address shelf life from multiple angles. 

]]> http://www.provisioneronline.com/articles/120785 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:16:08 -0400 https://www.provisioneronline.com/articles/120785-understanding-the-full-scope-of-shelf-life-in-meat-and-poultry bredars@bnpmedia.com (Sammy Bredar) San Francisco processor reflects on hardwood smoking, traditional production methods and maintaining product identity across generations. San Francisco processor reflects on hardwood smoking, traditional production methods and maintaining product identity across generations.

]]> http://www.provisioneronline.com/articles/120780 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:00:00 -0400 https://www.provisioneronline.com/articles/120780-evergood-sausages-next-chapter-builds-on-100-years-of-consistency wilkinsonf@bnpmedia.com (Fred Wilkinson) American Cured Meat Championships are always a highlight for AAMP Convention, and this year's competition includes a fresh class featuring fresh bratwurst products. American Cured Meat Championships are always a highlight for AAMP Convention, and this year's competition includes a fresh class featuring fresh bratwurst products.

]]> http://www.provisioneronline.com/articles/120779 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:38:44 -0400 https://www.provisioneronline.com/articles/120779-87th-annual-aamp-convention-offers-attendees-new-products-and-the-opportunity-for-new-connections Better For Butchery shifts from a DTC‑focused meat business into a platform‑scale processing, co‑packing, cold‑storage and fulfillment hub. Better For Butchery shifts from a DTC‑focused meat business into a platform‑scale processing, co‑packing, cold‑storage and fulfillment hub.

]]> http://www.provisioneronline.com/articles/120778 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:29:21 -0400 https://www.provisioneronline.com/articles/120778-episode-231-better-for-butchery-ceo-talks-facility-acquisition-and-strategic-vision-for-a-local-meat-economy In this interview, learn how pork products are positioned to meet the needs of today’s Hispanic consumers. In this interview, learn how pork products are positioned to meet the needs of today’s Hispanic consumers.

]]> http://www.provisioneronline.com/articles/120777 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:43:39 -0400 https://www.provisioneronline.com/articles/120777-npbs-jose-de-jesus-discusses-the-explora-todo-el-gusto-del-pork-campaign