From Rib-Eye to Data: How USDA Tools Are Transforming Beef Grading with Dr. Derek Vote
In this episode, we welcome Dr. Derek Vote, Head of Grading Operations for the Fed Beef Division, as we explore key insights into the use of video and photographic technology. Our discussion highlights how instrument-based technological tools are revolutionizing beef carcass grading. We break down how marbling, rib-eye area, and fat thickness are measured objectively through video imaging, data capture, and precision evaluation. Discover how these innovations are helping to standardize grading and enhance decision-making throughout the beef supply chain.
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What’s Next for Meat? Meat Industry Priorities from AMSA 78th RMC with Dr. Phil Bass
Welcome back to the MeatsPad podcast! In this episode we highlight the 78th Reciprocal Meat Conference (RMC) by AMSA in Columbus, Ohio—one of the key events for meat science professionals. We recap IFFA 2025 in Frankfurt, dive into hot topics shaping the meat industry, and discuss how global issues like screwworm outbreaks in Mexican cattle are impacting international trade and production.
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50 Years of Innovation: Viscofan’s Journy on the Meat Industry with Wilfried Schobel
In this special episode, we speak with Wilfried Schobel, Product Manager at Viscofan Group, as they celebrate 50 years of innovation in casing technology. Recorded live at IFFA, Wilfried shares insights into the evolution and essential role of casings in the meat industry—from functionality to innovation and sustainability.
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Behind the Smoker Innovation: Responding to Modern Industry Needs with Vlastimil Zajíc
In this exclusive MeatsPad episode recorded at IFFA, we speak with Vlastimil Zajíc, Head of Development and Technical Support at MAUTING. He shares how the company leads in product innovation, technical development, and the creation of customized solutions for the meat processing industry.Discover how MAUTING turns industry challenges into cutting-edge equipment that meets evolving global demands in thermal and smoking technologies.
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What the Smoking Chamber Market is Demanding in 2025 – IFFA Trends with Jitka Pikula
In this Meatspad episode, we are joined by Ms. Jitka Pikula, Head of Sales at MAUTING, to discuss the key developments influencing the smoking chamber market in 2025.Recorded during IFFA 2025, the conversation highlights current industry demands, technological advancements, and MAUTING’s strategic response to global trends.
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