Processing and preserving of meat

isic code 101, 'Processing and preserving of meat', represents a vital industry within the broader food production sector. This industry is responsible for transforming raw animal materials into a wide range of meat-based products, catering to the dietary needs and preferences of consumers worldwide. As a key component of the global food supply chain, the meat processing industry plays a crucial role in ensuring food security and supporting the livelihoods of farmers, distributors, and related businesses.

The primary production techniques used in the meat processing industry involve a series of steps, including slaughtering, cutting, deboning, curing, smoking, and packaging. These processes are designed to transform whole animals or animal parts into a diverse range of products, such as fresh and frozen meats, cured and smoked meats, sausages, and other meat-based preparations. Advanced technologies, such as automated cutting and packaging systems, are often employed to enhance efficiency and ensure consistent product quality.

The meat processing industry relies on a variety of inputs, including live animals, primarily livestock such as 0141 Raising of cattle and buffaloes, 0142 Raising of horses and other equines, 0143 Raising of camels and camelids, and 0144 Raising of sheep and goats. Additionally, the industry utilizes various processing equipment, such as slaughtering machinery, cutting tools, curing chambers, and packaging materials. The industry also requires a skilled workforce, including butchers, meat inspectors, and food technologists, to ensure the safe and efficient production of meat-based products.

The meat processing industry produces a wide range of outputs, including fresh and frozen meats, cured and smoked meats, sausages, and other meat-based preparations. These products are then consumed by a variety of other industries, such as 4711 Retail sale in non-specialized stores with food, beverages or tobacco predominating, 4722 Retail sale of meat and meat products, and 5610 Restaurants and mobile food service activities, which further process or distribute the meat-based products to end consumers.