Despite supply issues, the popularity of meat sticks remains on the rise. In 2021, processors made a combined total of over $1.83 billion in sales for meat snacks at convenience stores alone– with meat sticks as the leading category. That’s up from $466 million in 2015 – almost a 1.5 billion dollar increase in six years! Clearly, Americans love their meat sticks. This sudden growth in
Purchasing a vacuum tumbler can be a daunting task. Do a quick Google search for “vacuum tumbler” and you’ll find thousands of options to choose from — all claiming to be the best on the market. So how do you know which vacuum tumbler is right for YOUR specific meat product? We laid out a process below to help you choose.
A brine injector is an essential piece of equipment for any meat processing company. These machines are used to inject a brine mixture into the meat to add weight and flavor, which ultimately leaves more money in your pocket. Uncooked meat and poultry products are typically sold by weight. Meaning, if you can make your product weigh more, look better, and cook better for the
Supporting local and national charities is a key value here at Fusion Tech. Since 2017, we’ve hosted a vote where our clients, community, and employees could choose which charity would receive our end-of-year donation. It’s been widely successful year after year, gaining hundreds and sometimes thousands of votes. When the COVID pandemic hit, we donated a percentage of the sale of our COVID guards to
Lifting is a primary cause of injury in the food processing industry. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports, around a quarter of all manufacturing sector accidents happen in the food and beverage industry — with most of those injuries due to repetitive or improper lifting. That should come as no surprise. The most common tasks performed in the food processing industry are
Lifting is a primary cause of injury in the food processing industry. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports, around a quarter of all manufacturing sector accidents happen in the food and beverage industry — with most of those injuries due to repetitive or improper lifting. That should come as no surprise. The most common tasks performed in the food processing industry are
Fusion Tech is proud to announce that as of today, we have donated a total of $45,807 to support local food pantries during the COVID-19 pandemic. At the start of the pandemic, we developed a solution to facilitate social distancing at meat and poultry processing plants — mounting polycarbonate shields between employees to help processing plants stay open — as a way to help our
Friday is national Manufacturing Day (MFG DAY) — a day set aside each year to show the reality of modern manufacturing and encourage the next generation to consider a manufacturing career. Created by Founding Partner Fabricators and Manufacturers Association, International in 2012, MFG DAY is a celebration of modern manufacturing meant to inspire the next generation of manufacturers.
Choosing the best meat slicer for your application can be tricky. Don’t believe me? Jump on Google and do a quick search for “meat slicers”. You’ll end up getting over 8.6 MILLION results — almost all claiming to be the best meat slicer you can buy. So how do you choose the best meat slicer for your needs?
Investing in our local community is a high priority here at Fusion Tech. As a business that started local and stayed local, we know it’s our responsibility to step up and help our community, especially in times of crisis. It’s why we made the decision at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic to donate $5 for every COVID-19 Guard we sold to local food pantries.
