How Big is the American Pork Industry (2022 Edition)
How Big is the Pork Industry in the US? The Stats & Facts Discover recent industry insights from the US pork industry in this article. As most US pork producers or pork processing businesses recover from the impacts of African Swine Fever (ASF), they face another massive challenge: energy and labor costs. Despite facing many […]
How Big is the US Poultry Industry? US Chicken Industry Stats
Updated September 2025 With more than 514 million chickens on U.S. farms (excl. commercial broilers) as of December 1, 2024, and a rebound in chicken consumption in 2025, the U.S. poultry industry remains a powerhouse. USDA Downloads At Carlisle Technology, we love data and actionable insight. Below is a concise, source-backed snapshot you can rely […]
How Big is the Canadian Poultry Industry? Canadian Chicken Industry Stats 2024
How Big is the Canadian Poultry Industry? (Updated in May 2024) The poultry industry, also knowns as the chicken industry, plays a significant role in the Canadian economy, notably in Ontario and Quebec. At Carlisle Technology, we work with the most reputable poultry processing businesses in Canada and US. For that reason, our team worked […]
What is Food Processing Software? Guide to WMS, ERP, and More
What is Food Processing Software? The Complete Guide Food processing software usually refers to applications that help food processing businesses successfully manage inventory, production, food traceability and accounting integration. New technology developments are becoming available at an unprecedented speed in the food processing industry. With the technology available today, meat and poultry processing businesses can […]
Why is Inventory Management Important for the Food Industry?
Having a robust, automated Inventory Management System, also referred as WMS (Warehouse Management System) is imperative to being successful in today’s hyper competitive food processing industry. On the other hand, not having a system in place can be challenging to remain fully compliant with the law and stay competitive in dealing with larger clients. How […]
How Big is the US Meat Industry?
How Big is the Meat Industry in the US? The Stats & Facts A recent study has shown that the US meat industry is entering an exponential growth phase due to some game-changing trends that emerged during the pandemic. Although the COVID-19 pandemic has challenged meat businesses with supply chain issues, the market has only […]
How Big is the Meat Industry in Canada? (The 2022 edition)
How Big is the Meat Industry in Canada? The Stats & Facts With the global pandemic still in full effect, the meat industry in Canada is growing at an unusual speed. We wanted to take some time to answer the question, “how big is the meat industry in Canada?” In April 2021, Canadian meat processing […]
Automated Weighing and Labeling for the Meat Industry
Using automation in weighing and labeling turned into an essential practice for most successful food industry businesses in North America. The meat industry is NO exception. Meat Industry businesses have long become aware of the benefits of automated weighing and labeling for increasing profitability and minimizing compliance risks. These risks can lead up to scary […]
Food Recalls from 2021 in Canada: Stats from Coast to Coast
Food recalls are a serious business threat to meat and poultry processors in North America. Each food recall can carry a heavy cost, and inherently bring large risks that affect the entire business. The 2021 food recall stats from Canada were a mixed bag with a wide range of food categories including meat and poultry […]
Food Recalls from 2021 in the United States: A Comprehensive Overview
Food recalls can be devastating to a food manufacturer. Going through a recall can be expensive and time-consuming, not to mention the damage that a recall can have on a company’s brand. The risk of food recalls and causing food-borne illness outbreaks are one of the major challenges of food manufacturers including meat and poultry […]