In the modern meat industry, food safety and final product quality are determining factors for competing in the most demanding markets. One of the most relevant technological advances in this regard is pasteurized beef carcass cleaning booths, a system that significantly reduces the microbial load …
The meat sector is at a turning point. The pressure to produce more, better, and with greater transparency is forcing slaughterhouses to take a decisive step toward modernization. Modernization slaughterhouses is becoming essential to meet these demands. Pursuing options such as a modernization feasibility study …
On May 6, 2025, Mecanova celebrates more than just an anniversary. We are celebrating four decades of history, constant evolution and real commitment to our customers. For 40 years we have been working side by side with companies in the meat sector around the world, …
The slaughterhouse machinery and cutting rooms sector has been constantly evolving, with names like Marel setting the standard in many regions. However, more and more meat industry companies are asking: Is there an alternative to Marel that is just as efficient, more accessible, and offers …
The global meat industry is preparing for one of the most eagerly awaited events in the sector: IFFA 2025, the international trade fair that brings together the leading manufacturers, suppliers and experts in meat processing and transformation technology. As it could not be otherwise, Mecanova …
Slaughtering with a Halal Box is error-free. A bad positioning, an inaccurate cut, an animal that suffers more than necessary… and the product ceases to be Halal. It is not a matter of opinion, it is a strict rule. But even today, there are still …
Meat quality is an essential factor for both producers and consumers. Tenderness, in particular, is one of the most valued attributes, as it directly influences the meat eating experience. Several factors influence tenderness, such as species, age of the animal and post-mortem handling. In this …
The pallets turners is a must-have piece of equipment in any frozen food export facility. The turner is a piece of equipment that facilitates the work of handling the pallets of product boxes at the exit of the freezing tunnel to remove the ventilation separators, …
The growth of pork consumption in America and more specifically in Colombia, has led an important client from Santa Rosa de Osos (Antioquia, Colombia) to have decided to entrust Mecanova with a new CO2 stunner (elevator type) that allows it to increase its capacity for sacrifice in a very …
Great news! We are pleased to announce that the Beef Cutting Plant at the Super99 Distribution Center in Panama is officially up and running. In this exciting project, the Mecanova team has worked hard to complete the installation, implementing state-of-the-art solutions that have revolutionized the efficiency and productivity of …