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Independent Processor is the only trade magazine in the meat and poultry processing industry that focuses exclusively on small and medium-sized meat, poultry, and game processors.

ARTICLES

Patak Meats Leadership
Cover Story

Enhancing the Patak Meat Products experience

A larger retail space and new online shipping capabilities makes one of Atlanta’s best food companies even better.
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Sam Gazdziak
October 8, 2019
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For the uninitiated, it may seem strange — you wait how long to get to the front of the line? But once people try the Patak Meat Products' renowned deli meats, smoked sausages and other traditional European specialties, they understand. Patak quality and Patak prices are worth a little wait.
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First Annual Convention of the National Frozen Food Locker Association
AAMP

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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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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PAGES

AAMP's 2018 American Cured Meat Championships

AAMP's 2016 American Cured Meat Championships

IMAGE GALLERIES

Attendees at this year’s AAMP Convention line up to submit their products for the 2016 American Cured Meat Championships.

2016 American Cured Meat Championships

Held every year during the American Association of Meat Processors’ Convention, the American Cured Meat Championships is a premier event for small and mid-sized meat processors. View images from this year’s event and of some of the award-winning products. Find more exclusive content from the 2016 ACMC here.

Date: September 29, 2016