AAMP
The annual convention and trade show takes place in Oklahoma City on July 15-17
The return
of the AAMP
Convention
Among the many cancellations and postponements that were caused by COVID in 2020, the loss of the American Association of Meat Processors annual convention was felt by small processors across the country. The AAMP Show has been more than a learning experience and trade show; it’s also a social event, where old friends gather together to share experiences, network and pass along tips and tricks to each other.
As life returns to normal in 2021, the AAMP Show has returned as well. This year’s event will take place on July 15-17 at the Omni Oklahoma City Hotel and Oklahoma City Convention Center. The 500,000-square-foot Convention Center opened this year and includes more than 200,000 square feet of exhibit space and 45,000 square feet of meeting space.
The educational agenda includes many seminars that will give attendees ideas on how to enter into new markets, improve their social media presence and adapt to federal regulations. Topics to be discussed include: processing raw frozen pet food, digital marketing, evaluating costs and value-added products.
More than 100 exhibitors will display their latest products, services and solutions on the trade show floor. (The Independent Processor booth is #147 – stop by and say hello!). There are exhibit hours each day of the event, for networking, education and sales opportunities.
One of the highlights of the AAMP Convention is the Annual Cured Meats Competition. Processors all across the country submit their best cured products, including hams, bacon, sausages, smoked beef, turkey and other specialties. This year’s featured class is Black Pepper Flavored Small Diameter Smoked & Cooked Sausage. On-site ACMC registration takes place on July 15 between 9:30 and 12:30. The full list of ACMC rules and product guidelines is available at https://www.aamp.com/event-calendar/acmc/.
Along with the educational sessions and trade show floor, there are several events for catching up with fellow meat industry professionals. A pre-show bus tour, taking attendees to area processors and Oklahoma State University, is sold out. There is also a welcoming event at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum and a closing banquet at the Omni Hotel. Both events require separate tickets.
For more information about the AAMP Convention, visit https://www.aamp.com/event-calendar/convention/.
Fusion Tech Inc.
Fusion Tech is a leading manufacturer of innovative equipment for the meat processing industry. As a family owned and operated business, we know the importance of partnering with our customers to provide custom solutions for their processing needs.
In Booth #703, we will showcase our FT-250 industrial deli slicer, CB-598 Jerky Slicer, Henneken CVM Vacuum Tumbler, and our popular Snack Stick Cutter, as well as our food processing ovens with Total Flow Control technology.
You will also get more information on our Innovation Center and upcoming Thermal Processing and Marination short courses.
Everything we do is designed around helping you lower operating costs while improving your product. With Fusion Tech, you aren’t just buying equipment, you’re gaining a long-term processing partner.
Fusion Tech Inc.
www.ftiinc.org
AAMP Show Booth #703, 705, 707, 709
Walton’s Inc.
Walton’s has been in the industry for over 35 years, with 20% of our employees working here for at least 10 years. Those combined years of knowledge and experience in meat processing allow our team to help improve your finished products and streamline your plant operations for optimal performance. From small family-owned companies to large plants, Walton’s commercial sales team is able to make sure your equipment, supplies or seasoning purchases are going to keep your customer happy.
Whether you order at the updated waltonsinc.com or over the phone with our customer service team, Walton’s will ship your order to you quickly and accurately, ensuring your customers satisfaction. Walton’s really does have everything but the meat.
Walton’s Inc,
www.waltonsinc.com
AAMP Show Booth #133
We r food safety!
We R Food Safety! is the only company that provides scalable software designed by industry experts and backed by a world-class team of consultants and support personnel. Our proprietary Food Safe Pro!® line of software merges computer programming with food-safety science, regulatory requirements and real-world knowledge of what processing operations actually can do.
Food Safe Pro! (FSP) is the only food-safety software backed by trusted advisors to the industry. FSP allows you to create custom forms for your operation, add data via tablet, workstation or automated device (such as a probe), and retrieve your records quickly should an auditor or regulator request information. Partnering with We R Food Safety! offers an affordable, long-term solution that saves paper and time, and helps you resolve any food-safety issues that may arise. Our expert consultants have more than 100 years combined regulatory experience and are poised to take on any challenges you may face!
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We R Food Safety!
www.werfoodsafety.com
AAMP Show Booth #225, 324
