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Interested in starting a meat processing business? Whether you’re early in your research, planning to open a new plant, or expanding an existing operation, explore our blog for practical information, real-world guidance, and stories of hardworking Americans who are getting after it.
At Friesla, we’re helping farmers, ranchers, and entrepreneurs build independent meat processing businesses in communities across the country. Explore our resources on starting a meat processing business, the basics of meat processing, USDA inspection requirements, available grants and funding opportunities, and other practical information on building and running a successful operation.
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Posted September 30, 2025
Beef Cut Sheet Guide: Tips for Consumers & Processors
When you order bulk beef—whether a half, quarter, or whole animal—your processor will usually ask you to fill out a beef cut sheet. This order…
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Posted August 29, 2025
Beef Cuts Explained: Primals, Steaks, Roasts & Ground Beef
Beef goes way beyond burgers, steaks, and roasts—it’s a whole world of flavors, textures, and cooking methods, all influenced by where the cut comes from…
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Posted September 24, 2024
Waste Management Options for Small Meat Processing Facilities
Effective meat processing waste management is a critical part of any small meat processing operation, whether you’re operating a Friesla Mobile or Modular System, a…
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Posted March 29, 2024
Handling Wastewater in a Small Meat Processing Plant
Meat harvest, fabrication, packaging, and sanitization generates waste byproducts: from bones to blood, heads, hides, inedibles, offal, and wastewater. In another blog post, we covered…
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Posted January 31, 2024
Creating Value-Added Products from Waste in Small Meat Processing Facilities
If you’ve considered starting a local meat processing business, you’ve likely thought, “But what will I do with all of the waste?” Rendering—the process of…
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Interested in starting a meat processing business? Whether you’re early in your research, planning to open a new plant, or expanding an existing operation, explore our blog for practical information, real-world guidance, and stories of hardworking Americans who are getting after it.
At Friesla, we’re helping farmers, ranchers, and entrepreneurs build independent meat processing businesses in communities across the country. Explore our resources on starting a meat processing business, the basics of meat processing, USDA inspection requirements, available grants and funding opportunities, and other practical information on building and running a successful operation.
Categories
Posted September 30, 2025
Beef Cut Sheet Guide: Tips for Consumers & Processors
When you order bulk beef—whether a half, quarter, or whole animal—your processor will usually ask you to fill out a beef cut sheet. This order…
Posted August 29, 2025
Beef Cuts Explained: Primals, Steaks, Roasts & Ground Beef
Beef goes way beyond burgers, steaks, and roasts—it’s a whole world of flavors, textures, and cooking methods, all influenced by where the cut comes from…
Posted September 24, 2024
Waste Management Options for Small Meat Processing Facilities
Effective meat processing waste management is a critical part of any small meat processing operation, whether you’re operating a Friesla Mobile or Modular System, a…
Posted March 29, 2024
Handling Wastewater in a Small Meat Processing Plant
Meat harvest, fabrication, packaging, and sanitization generates waste byproducts: from bones to blood, heads, hides, inedibles, offal, and wastewater. In another blog post, we covered…
Posted January 31, 2024
Creating Value-Added Products from Waste in Small Meat Processing Facilities
If you’ve considered starting a local meat processing business, you’ve likely thought, “But what will I do with all of the waste?” Rendering—the process of…