BASF has launched Ultramid H33 L, said to be the ‘world’s first’ thermoplastic polyamide with a high water permeability, designed for artificial casings in which sausages can be smoked and dried.

Demand for locally produced meat is on the rise, which provides a unique market opportunity for livestock producers, butchers, and other meat industry experts. All members of the meat supply chain are invited to attend the Practical Farmers of Iowa’s (PFI) second annual Midwest Meat Summit, which will take place June 17-18 in Ankeny, Iowa. Amos Johnson, PFI’s senior livestock education coordinator, said the two-day event will allow attendees to share knowledge, build connections, and explore opportunities in a growing market.

Stellenbosch University and Ohm University Nürnberg have teamed up for a one-of-a-kind international project that tasks 30 students with dissecting the mechanical, manufacturing, and cultural properties of sausages.

IPPE 2026 will gather poultry and meat processing industry professionals in Atlanta, where experts will discuss health, food safety, artificial intelligence, and automation in processing plants on January 28.