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The agricultural meat and dairy industry are under heavy scrutiny in today’s market as consumers question the quality, safety, and sustainability of their food choices. Color assessment plays a vital role in monitoring these three interrelated characteristics. From inception to consumption, these food products undergo a series of evaluative testing procedures. Safe handling, packaging, preservation, waste, and even livestock management practices can all benefit from color assessment and technology.
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From livestock production to supermarket shelf, color assessment provides a wealth of data to help inform better practices, safer food products, and less waste. Image Source: Flickr user U.S. Department of Agriculture