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Food Safety
Improving Shelf Life & Food Safety for Meat
Learn how antimicrobial ingredients and harvest interventions help control pathogens, extend shelf life, and strengthen food safety programs in any size meat business.
Labeling & Packaging
Beef Marketing Claims: What You Can (and Can’t) Put on Your Labels
Not all marketing claims are allowed on beef labels. This guide explains which claims are approved, regulated, or off-limits so your labels stay accurate and compliant.
Labeling & Packaging
Vacuum & Reduced Oxygen Packaging: What You Need to Know
ROP can extend product shelf life, but it also increases food safety risks. This guide explains the required barriers, labeling rules, and HACCP steps.
Latest Courses
Apr 7, 2026-Apr 9, 2026
Dry & Semi-Dry Sausage Short Course
Master the art and science of dry and semi-dry sausage production through expert-led demos and hands-on learning at Iowa State.
Apr 7, 2026-Apr 9, 2026
Poultry 101
POULTRY 101 is a three-day, hands-on workshop that introduces participants to the production and processing factors that impact final product quality.
May 18, 2026-May 20, 2026
HACCP Plan Development for Food Processors (Rutgers)
Discover the basic concepts of HACCP and how to develop a HACCP plan that can help your facility avoid the cost and liability associated with contaminated food products.
Latest Events
Mar 17, 2026 1:00 pm
Yea, I Got a USDA Grant!….Now What?
Cut through the confusion of USDA grants with expert guidance built for busy processors.
Jul 9, 2026-Jul 11, 2026
87th American Convention of Meat Processors and Suppliers’ Exhibition
Make plans to attend our 2026 Convention. Scroll down to discover more about the convention schedule and reserve your hotel room. Convention registration will open very soon!