Tag: meat processing systems

A Pacific Northwest staple, Del Fox Meats has served farmers, ranchers, and families in Northwest Washington State for more than 50 years. What began as…

When most people think of meat processing plants, they picture a building made of concrete or cinder block, where an animal goes in and meat…

A meat processor’s first year proves they can open their doors. Years two, three, four, and five prove whether the business can endure. This is…

Meat packaging might not be glamorous, but it’s among the most important considerations for independent meat processors. It affects a lot—from facility layout and equipment…

There are three types of meat processing weights that processors use: live weight, hanging weight, and packaged weight. Whether you’re a processor or a customer…

In agriculture, the weight of tradition is heavy, and the path forward can feel narrow, especially when considering the future. A growing number of families with…

More Americans are buying local meat directly from farmers, ranchers, and independent processors who they trust. This supports local agriculture and provides access to high-quality…

Meat processors are passionate about craft butchery and high-quality meat production, but some can overlook a key reality: where, how, and to whom will they…

Raising, slaughtering, and processing animals for meat was once a routine part of American life, directly connecting communities to their food. Over time, as the…

“COVID shined a light on how we had neglected our food chain, and it also shined a light on where our whole [meat processing] system…