Beyond brining and curing: where yield is really won
November 10, 2026 03:00 PM Europe/Berlin
Better injection results start with understanding the complete process
For cooked ham, deli meats and bacon processors, small differences in retained yield, purge, slice quality or giveaway can have a significant impact. And while injection yield is an important process parameter, it is only part of the story.
In this webinar, we look beyond the amount of brine injected to explore the factors that determine what happens next. From raw material condition and brine ingredients and preparation to filtration, injection distribution, time-in-meat, tenderizing and tumbling, you will discover how each step can influence retention, consistency and final product quality.
Using practical examples from cooked ham and bacon processing, we will also examine why problems that become visible during cooking, slicing or packing may actually originate much earlier in the process, and where to look for potential causes.
During this webinar, you will learn how to:
Understand the difference between injection percentage, retained yield and finished product yield.
Identify process factors that can contribute to purge, poor binding, color variation, slice breakage and giveaway.
Understand how brine preparation, filtration, distribution, time-in-meat, tenderizing and tumbling influence the final result.
Recognize the different process considerations for cooked ham and bacon.
Trace common production problems back to potential upstream causes.
See how small improvements in retained yield can translate into measurable business value.
This webinar is designed for:
Plant and production managers, Process technologists, Operations leaders, R&D and formulation specialists, Quality teams and other technical decision-makers working with cooked ham, deli meats and bacon
Date: November 10, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM CET
Duration: 45 minutes, including 15 minutes live Q&A
Format: Live webinar with Q&A
Look beyond injection and discover where opportunities for better retention, consistency and yield can be found across your process.