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In this Meatspad episode, we are joined by Ms. Jitka Pikula, Head of Sales at MAUTING, to discuss the key developments influencing the smoking chamber market in 2025. Recorded during IFFA 2025, the conversation highlights current industry demands, technological advancements, and MAUTING’s strategic response to global trends.

In this exclusive MeatsPad episode recorded at IFFA , we speak with Vlastimil Zajíc , Head of Development and Technical Support at MAUTING . He shares how the company leads in product innovation, technical development , and the creation of customized solutions for the meat processing industry. Discover how MAUTING turns industry challenges into cutting-edge equipment that meets evolving global demands in thermal and smoking technologies.

In this special IFFA edition, we welcome Piotr Brzeski and Michał Brzeski from Bsharp, a pioneering brand by Cutlery Solutions. They introduce Bsharp L, an advanced knife sharpening system designed to meet the high standards of the food processing industry. This innovation plays a critical role in maintaining cutting efficiency, improving operator safety, and supporting overall production quality in meat and food processing facilities.

In this episode of the Meatspad Podcast, we’re joined by Dr. Wes Schilling, Professor of Meat Science, Sensory Science, and Food Chemistry at Mississippi State University. With years of industry experience and a hands-on teaching approach. We dive into the use of phosphates in meat products, what they do, their limitations, and why they’re essential for improving product quality. Don’t miss this episode packed with practical science and real-world applications!

n this episode of MeatsPad, we welcome Anne-Marie Roerink, president of 210 Analytics, to discuss key trends and challenges in the meat and food retail industry. We explore work-life balance, the meat supply chain, food delivery, market pricing, and industry leadership. Anne-Marie shares her insights on overcoming obstacles and why passion for what you do makes all the difference. Join us for an in-depth conversation on the future of meat retail.
MeatsPad, founded by Francisco Najar-Villarreal from Kansas State University (KSU), is a platform dedicated to sharing breakthrough knowledge in a way that is accessible to the meat industry.
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Francisco earned his PhD in Meat Science at Kansas State University and also created MeatsPad Spanish to serve the Spanish speaking community in the meat industry.