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MeatingPod is the podcast of Meatingplace, the premier magazine and news source for the meat and poultry processing industry. Each week, our award-winning editorial teams put you in the room as we interview industry thought leaders in business, plant operations, marketing, science and technology on the topics that matter to our community. Tune in on Mondays and get the inside track on the people a... more

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A lot of political fault lines have shifted in 2025. This is true also for animal agriculture — and the activist organizations that work in opposition to  it. The last 12 months has introduced a number of new strategies to discourage meat production ... more

The machines in a meat processing plant are getting ever more sophisticated, efficient and programmable — but hacking them can be as easy as sending an email. Cyber attacks on companies, especially manufacturers, are picking up speed and food compani... more

Jeff “Trip” Tripician has played in nearly every sandbox in the meat industry: Conventional animal proteins to claims-based brands, the meat industry’s bleeding edge of technology — cultivated meat — to, most recently, a step back in time as CEO of C... more

Sustainability in the meat supply chain is everybody’s business, and everybody needs to do their part to move the industry forward in this regard. Coordinating the efforts of every link in the domestic poultry chain, from feed to final sale, is the U... more

Regenerative agriculture is more than just a lot of syllables. The term is tossed around more and more often along the food supply chain, but what does that really look like on a day to day basis, for food producers and processors.

Diestel Family Ra... more

It’s the time of year when turkey is, understandably, top of mind, but of course turkey protein has worked its way into our year-round diets, in the form of turkey burgers, deli slices, turkey bacon and the like. So the issues facing the turkey suppl... more

Domestic beef prices are certainly a headache, but the U.S. beef supply chain is losing ground in global markets, as well. The culprits are a combination of supply-and-demand economics — and politics. And in the 21st century, other countries, like Br... more

Planning ahead properly for major capital investments faces many barriers, from day-to-day challenges that make it hard to focus on long-term horizons to the shiny new technologies rolled out at trade shows that promise labor savings and soaring prof... more

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Recent Guests

Hannah Thompson-Weeman
President and CEO of the Animal Agriculture Alliance
Animal Agriculture Alliance
Episode: Ep. 244: Shifting political fault lines
Paul Kafer
A consultant specializing in automation and cybersecurity in the food industry
Anabasis Consulting
Episode: Ep. 243: Processors, technology and the enemy at the gates
Jeff Tripician
CEO of Charcuterie Artisans who has extensive experience in the meat industry.
Charcuterie Artisans
Episode: Ep. 242: Chairman of the (charcuterie) board
Ryan Bennett
Executive Director of the US Roundtable for Sustainable Poultry & Eggs
US Roundtable for Sustainable Poultry & Eggs
Episode: Ep 241: High-flying discussions meet on-the-ground execution
Heidi Diestel
Co-owner of Diestel Family Ranch and proponent of regenerative agriculture
Diestel Family Ranch
Episode: Ep: 240 — So what exactly is regenerative agriculture?
Lindy Froebel
Senior vice president of science and policy at the National Turkey Federation.
National Turkey Federation
Episode: Ep. 239: The 12-months-a-year turkey
Frank Fuhrig
Enterprise editor with Meatingplace, reporting on agricultural and international affairs
Meatingplace
Episode: Ep. 238: Editors' roundtable — Beef exports in perspective
Judson Armentrout
Founder and principal consultant at Building Block Solutions
Building Block Solutions
Episode: Ep. 237: How to play the long capex game
Nan-Dirk Mulder
Senior Global Specialist for Animal Protein with RaboResearch in the Netherlands and author of the quarterly outlook for the poultry industry
RaboResearch
Episode: Ep. 236: 2026 in global poultry — up, down and sideways

Hosts

Chris Scott
Host of MeatingPod and contributing editor, Chris Scott engages with industry leaders and experts on key topics impacting meat and poultry processing.
Lisa Keefe
Editor-in-chief of Meatingplace and Alt-Meat, Lisa Keefe brings insights on industry trends and food safety from a journalistic perspective.

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Ep. 224: On the ground with AAMP
Q: How has the administration's approach affected the meat processing industry?
The administration seems to understand there's a need for support in the meat processing industry, but there are still significant concerns about immigration policies and tariffs affecting smaller processors.
Ep. 224: On the ground with AAMP
Q: What are some of the policy matters that AAMP is focusing on?
AAMP is concerned about EPA water usage regulations, immigration policy, and the Strengthening Local Processing Act of 2025.
A ‘balanced’ approach to alt-meat trial
Q: What is a company to do if they need to advertise these products to consumers?
Companies need to reposition these products effectively to communicate their benefits without making them feel alien to consumers.
A ‘balanced’ approach to alt-meat trial
Q: Why have you singled out hybrid balanced protein foods as a particular area of focus and research?
FSI believes there is no single solution to dietary change, especially considering the greenhouse gas emissions from animal agriculture and the growth of the global meat-eating population.
Ep. 223: Wrap it up — Packaging is the fastest way to land a sustainability message
Q: What steps can meat processors take to enhance recyclability and sustainability in their packaging?
Processors are encouraged to focus on legislation-driven recycling processes and utilize materials that can be recycled effectively while maintaining product safety.

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What is MeatingPod about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Focusing on the meat and poultry processing industry, this podcast features in-depth discussions with thought leaders from various sectors, including business, operations, marketing, science, and technology. Episodes cover critical issues such as food safety, advancements in biosecurity, regulatory challenges, and innovative processing techniques, mainly revolving around poultry health and emerging food trends. The format promotes insights into industry developments, aimed at providing professionals with critical knowledge for navigating a rapidly evolving landscape.

With a blend of expert interviews and events coverage, the podcast stands out by emphasizing the importance of collaboration among traditional meat producers and alternative p... more

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