Local Meat

Disruptions to Our Food Supply Didn’t End as COVID Faded

Mention disruption to the food supply, and people tend to think about the COVID-19 pandemic.

However, disruption has been coming in all shapes and sizes since 2020. Hurricanes, forest fires, droughts, and other climate-related disruptions are becoming more frequent. Cybersecurity breakdowns and geopolitical disturbances are also common.

HACCP Plans are a Headache: Having Them Prevents Something Worse

There’s no shortage of challenges facing meat and poultry processors each day. Servicing debt, keeping equipment operating, hiring and training qualified workers, handling byproducts, and dealing with demanding customers keep processors awake at night.