KEARNEY, MO. — The American Meat Science Association (AMSA) announced the launch of a new website on Aug. 1, designed to provide valuable resources and technical information to meat processors of all sizes. The Meat Locker website addresses common challenges faced by meat processors, including sanitation, quality assurance, HACCP, processing, food safety, business operations and labeling, among other topics.

“We are incredibly proud to launch The Meat Locker and excited for processors to access the materials,” said Christi Calhoun, scientific communication resource officer at AMSA. “Our goal when developing the website was to ensure that small-to-midsize processors and very small locker plants were equipped with the tools they need to succeed. However, we believe this information will be valuable to any size business. We saw an opportunity to curate existing materials that have been created by university extension specialists, content from classroom presentations and short courses, technical bulletins from suppliers to the industry and information from other industry associations.”

Whether processors are navigating regulatory requirements, looking to optimize operations or searching for industry networking events, The Meat Locker serves as a comprehensive hub of information tailored to meet their needs.

Curated by AMSA — an organization that consists of over 2,300 professionals and students in academia and the industry — the site features scientific and technical expertise from across its membership combined with collaborations from the Meat and Poultry Processor Technical Assistance (MPPTA) network.

AMSA took the initiative to create new content where gaps or outdated information existed. The organization plans to keep the website up to date, accurate and relevant with the latest advancements and best practices, so users can expect regular updates.

AMSA is working on incorporating diverse types of content, such as video clips, animations and possibly podcasts or interviews, to appeal to users who prefer different methods of learning.