Washington, DC (December 14, 2017) — The North American Meat Institute (NAMI) announced details for two technology-focused free education programs at the 2018 International Production and Processing Expo (IPPE), scheduled to take place January 30-February 1, 2018, at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia.
The “Robotics in the Meat and Poultry Industry: Putting Technology to Work” session will examine the current status and future direction of robotics in the meat and poultry industry, and will include a panel discussion with processors who are already implementing these technologies. The workshop, which will take place Wednesday, January 31, from 8 to 10 a.m., will feature Clyde Campbell, regional director, Scott Automation and Robotics, and Craig Souser, president, JLS Automation.
Meanwhile, the “Packaging Trends and Technologies” education session will explore the most significant trends in packaging at the consumer level, and will address how these trends affect decisions in meat and poultry purchasing and influence consumer behavior. Packaging experts will discuss the latest technologies employed by the meat and poultry industry, and will advise processors about factors they should consider to maximize quality, efficiency and sustainability. Session speakers include Lynn Dornblaser, director of innovation and insight, Mintel; Matt Malott, vice president, sales and marketing, Multivac USA; John Kearney, market manager, meat and dairy shrink products, fresh meat, national accounts, business development, Bemis Company, Inc.; and Jay Wilson, vice president of marketing, Food Care North America, Sealed Air Corporation. The program is slated for Thursday, February 1, from 8:30 to 10 a.m.
For more information about these sessions and to register to attend IPPE, visit www.ippexpo.org.
About IPPE
The International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) is a collaboration of three shows - International Feed Expo, International Meat Expo and the International Poultry Expo - representing the entire chain of protein production and processing. The event is sponsored by the American Feed Industry Association (AFIA), North American Meat Institute (NAMI) and U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY).
About NAMI
The North American Meat Institute (NAMI) is the leading voice for the meat and poultry industry. Formed from the 2015 merger of the American Meat Institute (AMI) and North American Meat Association (NAMA), the Institute has a rich, century-long history and provides essential member services including legislative, regulatory, scientific, international and public affairs representation. NAMI’s mission is to shape a public policy environment in which the meat and poultry industry can produce wholesome products safely, efficiently and profitably. Together, the Institute’s members produce the vast majority of U.S. beef, pork, lamb and poultry and the equipment, ingredients and services needed for the highest quality products.