Tag: small meat processing plant

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…

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…

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…

The meat processing industry has consolidated dramatically over the past several decades, moving from local and regional systems to a highly centralized model—even though small…

“Before COVID, you could call your local butcher and get a harvest slot the next week. But now you need to call a year in…