The 2026 Top 100 Meat & Poultry Processors highlights a $112B market fueled by strong demand, premium trends and Gen Z influence, despite tight cattle supply, rising costs and shifting protein dynamics across beef, pork and poultry.
Co‑manufacturer for both national brands and private labels upgrades single-stick packaging technology to build on multi-pack options to meet growing consumer demand for convenient protein snacks.
The Arkansas-based processor has a customer base ranging from individual farm families raising one or two animals per year for personal consumption all the way up to large direct-to-consumer e-commerce brands shipping product nationwide.
The Illinois facility balances rapid SKU changeovers, advanced palletizing robots and a skilled workforce to drive efficiency, product development and innovation.
Rooted in faith and driven by a lifelong love for the meat industry, The Country Butcher’s Stephen Boyer, president and owner, maintains local roots while achieving industry excellence on a national scale.
Since 1963, Meats by Linz has been crafting a legacy built on precision cuts, portion control and premium Angus, all while modernizing to meet evolving demands.