Protesting government meat inspectors, including some dressed in chicken suits, picketed Department of Agriculture headquarters in Washington in early April to focus attention on a shift in USDA poultry inspection regulations.
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) says a shift in the way poultry inspections are carried out will save money for the industry and government while improving food safety.
The Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) is applauding the recent signing of the “Beyond The Border” initiative, a trade agreement between the US and Canada.
Designed for dry-filled pre-made and FFS pouches, stick packs, sachets and flexible packaging, the PTI VeriPac 425/LP automatic online inspection system includes vacuum decay leak testing technology that provides non-destructive package testing and reliable leak detection as small as 10 microns.
Providing protection for food manufactured in trays or plastic packages, Luceo ThermoSecure inspection machines offer tray pack, labeling and product appearance inspection, in addition to mix-up prevention and the detection of foreign particles in seals.
Italian meat producer, D’Autore, is a perfectionist when it comes to the quality of its packaged meat products, which include cured ham, bresaola, salami and other deli items. Its single, highly automated facility in Castelnuovo Rangone employs 35 people, where products are packed for private-label customers as well as the D’Autore brand.