Washington, DC — The North American Meat Institute Foundation (NAMIF) will offer Center of the Plate (COP) Training®, a three-day course covering the fundamentals of meat specifications, June 2-4, 2015, at the Rosenthal Meat Science and Technology Center on the campus of Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas. COP Training provides an in-depth, first-hand look at the processes involved in converting carcasses to meat cuts commonly available in retail and foodservice establishments.
“This is the foremost training course for those involved in the buying and selling of meat products, from meat processors and foodservice distributors to retailers and restaurants,” said NAMI President and CEO Barry Carpenter. “The expertise of the speakers and presenters is unmatched, and participants will leave the training with an enhanced understanding of meat cuts and specifications.”
The training features a detailed cutting demonstration of all the major center of the plate protein items, including beef, veal, lamb and pork, as well as sessions highlighting poultry, processed meats and seafood. Attendees also will receive a complimentary edition of the recently updated Meat Buyer’s Guide, the authoritative source on meat and poultry identification in North America.
The course is being co-hosted by the American Association of Meat Processors, American Meat Science Association, Chicago Midwest Meat Association, Canadian Meat Council, Southwest Meat Association and Southeastern Meat Association. COP is funded in part by the Beef Checkoff, and is co-sponsored by the Pork Checkoff, Lamb Checkoff and Merck Animal Health.
To view a copy of the preliminary agenda, click here. For additional information and to register to attend the training, click here.
Source: North American Meat Institute Foundation (NAMIF)