Resources

Resources

Resources to elevate your meat processing operations

Carlisle Technology has been a leader in the meat industry since 1985. Explore our resource library for blogs, customer stories, white papers, brochures, and podcasts designed to help you stay informed and improve your operations.

Blog

Lynx Labeling vs. Carlisle Technology: Which meat processing platform is right for mid-size plants?

For mid-sized meat processing plants, the choice between Lynx Labeling and Carlisle Technology’s Symphony often comes down to a balance between specialized labeling precision and deep, North American-centric plant floor integration. Both platforms support critical aspects of production and traceability within Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) environments tailored to the complex requirements of primary and secondary processing, but they approach operational challenges with different strengths.

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May 7, 2026

Blog

Emydex vs. Carlisle Technology: Which meat processing platform is right for mid-size plants?

For mid-size meat processing plants, the choice between Emydex and Carlisle Technology’s Symphony often comes down to a balance between global scalability and deep, North American-centric plant floor integration. Both platforms offer robust Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) tailored for the complex requirements of primary and secondary processing, but they approach operational challenges with different strengths.

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April 22, 2026

Blog

JBT Marel vs. Carlisle Technology: Which Meat Processing Platform Is Right for Mid-Size Plants?

When mid-size meat processors start evaluating software, they typically encounter two types of vendors. The first is a large food and beverage technology company that sells integrated equipment, software, and services across dozens of industries worldwide. The second is a company built exclusively around meat processing, where every product exists to solve one industry’s problems.

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March 26, 2026

Blog

US Meat Recalls: What They Reveal About Risk, Readiness, and Traceability for U.S. Processors

In 2025, recall risk did not just show up in raw product. Some of the most disruptive actions involved ready-to-eat and heat-and-serve items, where complexity is high, changeovers are frequent, and one weak control point, such as metal detection, label verification, supplier ingredient approval, or lot genealogy, can cascade into a brand-level incident.

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February 17, 2026

Brochure

iCap: Weighing and Labeling Software

iCap is Carlisle Technology’s third-generation weighing and labeling plant-floor software. Built on Carlisle Technology’s 30+ years of plant-floor experience. When it comes to weighing and labeling individual pieces or cartons, iCap’s simplicity can’t be beat. iCap integrates scales, printers, and scanners into one complete weighing and labeling station. Designed with a simple user interface, iCap’s usability reduces overall operator training time and increases daily production.

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August 17, 2026

Brochure

Symphony: Plant Productivity Software Suite

Symphony is Carlisle Technology’s plant productivity and traceability software suite. With a modular design, Symphony was built to expand as a customer’s needs grow. Control plant floor production by managing product files, label formats, and product tare weights. Collect data from the plant floor and get insight into production, productivity, and traceability. Streamline shipping, receiving and order picking with Symphony’s Warehouse Management System. Symphony combines rugged plant-floor data collection (MES) with fast and reliable warehouse management software to give users a 360-degree view of their entire operation.

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August 17, 2026

Podcast

Cutlogix : Business Optimization for Production Planning

Welcome to another episode of the Farm to Fork Podcast, where we spotlight trailblazers that are revolutionizing meat production. Today, we're excited to chat with Bill Rimmer, the founder of Cutlogix, based in Manitoba.

Bill's diverse career has spanned multiple industries, but for the past 16 years, he's dedicated his efforts to the pork industry. His innovative approach focuses on identifying pain points in pork processing and developing cutting-edge software solutions to address them.

In this episode, Bill delves into the journey of Cutlogix, explaining how this pioneering software platform tackles the complexities and real-world challenges of production planning in pork processing.

Tune in to discover how Cutlogix is transforming the pork industry with advanced technology, enhancing efficiency, and setting new benchmarks. Don't miss this chance to gain valuable insights and be inspired by Bill Rimmer's visionary ideas!

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April 24, 2025

Podcast

How Twin Peak’s Creamery is Embracing Agri-Tourism

Welcome to another inspiring episode of the Farm to Fork Podcast where we spotlight innovators shaping the future of agriculture and food production. Today, we're thrilled to introduce John Pruim, the driving force behind Twin Peak’s Creamery in the scenic landscapes of Corman Park, Saskatchewan.

John is not just a dairy farmer but a visionary blending tradition with innovation. At Twin Peak’s Creamery, they do more than produce premium, handcrafted dairy products—they create experiences. By embracing agri-tourism, they’ve opened their farm gates to the public, offering a unique opportunity to connect people with where their food comes from, all while fostering education and community engagement.

In today’s conversation, John shares the story of Twin Peak’s Creamery, the role agri-tourism plays in their success, and how farms like his are redefining the relationship between agriculture and consumers.

Stay with us to learn how Twin Peak’s Creamery is setting a shining example for small farms across the industry. You won’t want to miss this inspiring discussion about innovation, sustainability, and the power of connection.

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December 3, 2024

Podcast

UBI Meat: AI Grading Technology for the Meat Industry

Welcome to another exciting episode of the Farm to Fork Podcast, where we explore the cutting-edge innovations transforming the industry today. We are thrilled to introduce our guest, Sebastian Victoria, the visionary mind behind UBI Meat—a company at the forefront of revolutionizing meat processing with advanced AI grading technology and automation.

In today’s conversation, Sebastian will dive deep into how UBI Meat is leveraging AI and automation to enhance precision, boost productivity, and meet the evolving demands of the modern meat processing industry.

Stick around because you won’t want to miss Sebastian’s insights on the future of meat processing and how your company can stay ahead of the curve.

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September 11, 2024

Podcast

ChocoSol Traders: Using Advanced Supply Chain Practices in the Food Industry

Today, a special guest is joining us – Michael Sacco, the visionary behind ChocoSol Traders. Chocosol Traders is revolutionizing the world of coffee with their commitment to sustainable, ethical farming and production.

ChocoSol Traders offers various products, from forest garden coffee to stone-ground chocolate bars. They emphasize direct trade, and working closely with Indigenous farmers to source high-quality cacao beans. Their dedication to ecological sustainability ensures that every bite of ChocoSol chocolate is not only delicious but also supports the environment and local communities.

In this episode, Michael will take us on a journey through the world of ChocoSol Traders, sharing insights into their innovative production methods, the importance of sustainability, and the challenges and triumphs of building a business rooted in ethical practices.

Tune in now and listen to this inspiring conversation with Michael Sacco! You won’t want to miss it.

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July 23, 2024

Video

Food Traceability for Dummies

As a meat processor, choosing the right traceability solution is a personal journey. This book will help you:

  • Understand the mandates driving traceability
    • Clarify your traceability goals
    • Recognize the key elements of a traceability solution
    • Procure the essential hardware, software, and services
    • Define a suitable budget
    • Experience rapid ROI
    • Reduce costs, improve profits, solidify your brand!

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October 19, 2015

Video

Carlisle Technology’s Symphony – From Data Collection to Visibility to Profits

Carlisle Symphony- Plant Productivity  and Traceability Suite streamlines the management and collection of production data across the entire food processing lifecycle – with
an emphasis on production insights, uptime, and simplified recall management.

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December 3, 2014

Video

Carlisle Technology’s Symphony Solution: Triumph Foods

Triumph Foods, a progressive high-volume pork protein processor, leverages innovative technology from Carlisle Technology to streamline data collection,
gain real-time insights into orders / production, manage inventory and provide complete traceability.

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February 10, 2026

White Paper

Food Traceability for Dummies

We wrote the book on TRACEABILITY!

We would love to send you the book absolutely FREE!

Carlisle Technology’s Food Traceability for Dummies book has been used to help educate and empower the food industry. The book is helping the industry understand what traceability is and why it’s important. We would love to pass this great resource along to you at no cost. Just let us know where to send it!

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August 17, 2026

White Paper

The Food Safety Modernization Act: Sanitary Design Principles and the Role of Scales in Food Processing

The SDP was developed by the Equipment Design Task Force (EDTF), a group of representatives from meat and  poultry processing companies, and was published in 2013. The EDTF’s purpose in creating the SDP was to help equipment manufacturers and food  processors ensure their  equipment designs met specific criteria to reduce the risk of pathogens contaminating food. Although the SDP was created by representatives by businesses already in food processing, the intent is for the SDP to serve the entire industry, creating a standardized system of criteria for equipment to reduce contamination and recalls, benefiting food processors and consumers alike.

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August 17, 2026

White Paper

Optimize food plant operations by integrating Symphony MES with your ERP system

The popularity of ERP systems in the manufacturing world seems to be ever increasing. In a day and age when data equates to dollars the more relevant data that can be generated the better. Larger food processors dedicate full-time staff to maintain, collect, and analyse data coming into their ERP systems. A good ERP system will enable a food processing plant to take an in depth look at their processes in order to maximize their efficiencies and streamline the flow of production.

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August 17, 2026

White Paper

Enhance Food Plant Productivity and Traceability with Symphony

How to transition a food processing facility from an outdated Plant Floor Data Collection and Warehouse Management System to a proven Plant Productivity and Traceability Suite.

Although traceability has been part of the food industry for a long time, it has become a cornerstone over the last several years. With all this buzz, many plants have either tried to implement a new traceability system or replace an outdated one. Many questions swirl around implementing or improving traceability. What exactly is traceability? How can I achieve better traceability? What sort of ROI will I get if I update my plant’s traceability? All these questions are valid, and an in-depth look into traceability will answer most questions.

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June 4, 2026