Editorial



News Update
Our news update on movers and shakers in the meat and
deli industries. Read more...



Deli Counter - Processed pork products
Processed pork products offer many solutions for quick and
tasty menu ideas. Here’s what the deli impresario can do with
bacon, ham, processed sausages, Kassler rib, Schnitzel, kebabs
and fresh pork sausage. Read more...



Industry Focus - Food safety standards under review
The implementation of food safety standards is not only a
requirement by industry, but also a legal requirement. In addition,
if local companies want to export food to markets in the US and
the UK, which are deemed to be the leaders in food safety
standards, advanced levels have to be adopted.
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Meat of the Month - Pork
In our annual report on pork, we take a look at pig rearing,
import and export statistics, and how the butcher can make the
best of the different pork cuts. Read more...



Recipe -
Roast pork with pistachio stuffing and potatoes Read more...



Business Operations - Essential equipment for the butcher
We give suggestions on what to look out for when selecting
the most important pieces of equipment for modern meat
processing in the small to medium-scale butchery. Read more...



Special Feature - Take-away packaging – Less is more
What’s new and trendy in the world of take-away
packaging? Thea Fox finds out. Read more...



Special Feature - The do’s and don’ts of cold storage design
Cold storage consists of a number of refrigerated chambers
which are able to chill, freeze and store perishable products. The
effectiveness of these cold rooms is as dependent on correct
layout and design as it is on their temperature control aspects.
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