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Packaged meat after sealing in a double chamber vacuum machine.

Meat Packaging 101: Equipment, Strategies & Tips for Independent Processors

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 to…

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Employees weighing and packaging meat in the Bourbon Barrel Beef Retail Shop.

Understanding Meat Processing Weights: Live Weight, Hanging Weight & Packaged Weight

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

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Tips for Buying Meat from Local Producers and Processors

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

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Butcher with blue gloves and a white smock holding seven beef steaks.

Where, How, To Whom? Thinking About Sales as an Independent Meat Processor

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…

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A butcher cuts filet mignon steaks from the tenderloin of a beef carcass.

Where Does Beef Come From? Part 2: Processing & Distribution

In an earlier post we went through how beef is raised and finished, but what happens after that? We’re glad you asked, because while we’re…

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