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Innovation & Technology
January 12, 2026

How Small and Medium Abattoirs Can Leverage Innovative Technologies By Daphne Nuys-Hall, Technical Director, Meat & Poultry Ontario The global meat industry is evolving, and small to medium-sized abattoirs are uniquely positioned to benefit from the new wave of technology transforming the sector. While large-scale processors often dominate headlines with high-tech facilities and massive automation budgets, a growing number of affordable, scalable innovations are now within reach for smaller operations. From improving efficiency and hygiene to boosting traceability and sustainability, these technologies offer real-world benefits—without requiring a multi-million-dollar investment. Here’s a look at how small and medium abattoirs around the world are embracing practical innovations to future-proof their businesses. 1. Affordable Automation and Robotics Automation doesn’t have to mean replacing your entire production line with...

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Food Safety & Compliance, Innovation & Technology
January 12, 2026

Why Traceability is the Backbone of a Global Meat Supply By Baljit Kheeva, Food Safety Systems Specialist, Meat & Poultry Ontario In an increasingly globalized food system, Traceability serves as the pillar of food safety and quality assurance. With supply chains spanning domestic and international markets, ensuring the ability to track food products from farm to table is essential—not just for consumer safety, but for maintaining trust, enabling swift recall responses, and meeting regulatory requirements. In Canada, robust traceability systems help businesses and regulatory bodies quickly identify and address food safety risks. Under the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR), food businesses—including importers, exporters, processors, distributors, and retailers—must maintain records that allow products to be traced one step forward and one step back...

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Food Safety & Compliance
July 9, 2025

How to leverage science and technology to reduce risk, improve traceability and protect public health. By Stacey Newman, Editor, BLOCKTALK Magazine In the highly regulated world of meat processing, ensuring food safety is paramount. As meat processors and butchers in Ontario strive to uphold the highest standards, staying abreast of the latest scientific advancements is crucial.  Ontario’s meat industry is important to the province's economy, contributing significantly to both local and national food supplies. According to the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA), the province is home to over 400 federally and provincially licensed meat processing facilities, which collectively process millions of tonnes of meat annually. Ensuring the safety of this vast supply chain is a complex task that requires...

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