The increase in sausage production in the meat industry has led to a need to optimize production processes, making them more efficient and sustainable, write ANDREAS HECKENBERGER and MICHAEL BETZ of Handtmann, RENÉ VAN KAMPEN of Hybricol, and BERTA RIERA, MARÇAL GUMBAU, NICOLÁS SÍLVA, ELOI MORERA, LLORENÇ FREIXANET, and JOSEP LAGARES of Metalquimia.

As time becomes increasingly scarce, eating habits are shifting. KATE JORGENSEN of Baader writes that home-cooked meals are giving way to quick, ready-to-eat options consumed on the go - a structural change in consumer behavior driving strong growth in the global foodservice market, projected to expand by 5-6% annually in the coming years.

Poultry is the world’s primary source of animal protein and has increased fivefold since the 1960s. In this Q&A with RICKY ONG of Heat and Control, we see how global fast-food chains continue to benefit from consumers seeking convenience.

Foodmate is a global leader in innovative poultry processing equipment, specializing in cutting-edge deboning, cut-up, and grading solutions. With a strong focus on efficiency, precision, and customer-centric design, Foodmate serves poultry processors worldwide, helping them meet the highest industry standards writes ROBERT VOOGT.

As the global market for prepared foods surges, demand for meat products is rising. In response, processors face the challenge of creating high-quality meat products that will incorporate the taste, texture, and overall experience of their traditional prepared food lines.

Provisur delivers expert advice and advanced technology to create the ‘perfect burger.’ This can mean many different things to different people, writes SILVA KUMAR. At Provisur Technologies, the word ‘perfect’ means maximizing the quality of the meat matrix to add value to the product mix and improve profitability. Its advanced systems, which include brands such as Formax and Weiler, are specifically designed to help processors produce premium burgers.