All too often, government is seen as the “bad guy,” and the argument is not without merit. Government regulations seem to be a perpetual cause for complaints from some in the industry, whether it’s far-reaching measures like the Affordable Health Care Act or industry-specific issues over country-of-origin labeling or the Food Safety and Inspection Service. There are times, however, when government agencies can be beneficial to businesses – particularly small ones that could benefit the most from a little assistance.
Boyd Industries, based in Colton, Calif., produces a variety of beef jerky products. Its top brand is Carnivore Candy, and it also is a prolific private label manufacturer of jerky. Founder Jae Boyd estimates that the company produces products under 175 different labels. The company got its start from a jerky recipe that dates back to the 1950s, but the business itself is about three years old.