Meat the Truth with Kadie Graves

In today’s episode we have Cansu Caliskan who is Expert for Premium Natural Dog Treats & Chews where she will talk to us about the global state of the industry, including the connection between the meat and pet food industries, regulations, and the industry’s steady growth. During the interview they also discuss the challenges faced by small meat processors in finding alternatives for pet food production and the need for communication between slaughterhouses and pet food companies.

In today's episode, we spoke with Dr. Elizabeth Boyle, a Professor and Extension Specialist at Kansas State University, with areas of expertise in HACCP, meat safety and quality, and processed meats. During the interview we cover the vital role played by the Kansas Meat Processors Association in educating and training meat processors in the region, with a particular focus on critical topics such as industrial safety and ingredient functionality.

In today's episode, Francisco and Phil speak about the main contributors to produce a consistent and high-quality product. They also pointed out some basic information for beef producers to consider when they create their own meat brand

In today's episode, Dr. Phil Bass interviews Sierra Jepsen about her research project on the top sirloin, a subprimal cut of the beef loin primal. Sierra's project aims to identify other stakeable and grillable items that can be created from the top sirloin, whose four muscles are sometimes not fully utilized as standalone steak cuts. The conversation also highlights the value of identifying added margin cuts for small-scale processors. Moreover, the discussion highlights new consultation opportunities with a mobile meat school start up company.

In today's episode, Kevin Trosclair, the owner of Mountain View Custom Meats, discusses with Dr. Phil Bass about running a small independent business in the meat processing industry, delving into various aspects of the business, including labor issues, employee benefits, safety, quality, and efficiency. They also discuss the importance of culture and hiring the right people to create a successful business. Finally, they talk about the benefits offered to employees to create a positive work environment and retain good employees.