An information carrier for application to a meat transporting hook assembly for use in a meat processing method. The information carrier is adapted for application to a hook assembly having a wheel, a wheel mounting embracing a portion of the wheel a nd including a strap, and a hook depending from the strap. The information carrier includes a first and second portion. The first portion is for mounting and locating the carrier upon the strap and the second portion is for carrying an information storage device for retaining information about meat held on the hook
