When The National Provisioner last visited with J&B Group, the meat and poultry landscape — and the world — was far different. Certainly, 14 years later, one might expect the St. Michael, Minn.-based company — possibly best-known as the processor behind No Name steaks, poultry and seafood — to have grown, given that it has survived what has been some tougher times for many mid-sized to large processors.
However, J&B Group has done much more than “survive” — it might be a surprise to find out the company has doubled in size while sticking closely to its business model built on agility with its customers, diversification of its services and high-quality treatment of its associates. Many processors strive to diversify their business plans, but in fact, few achieve as much success as J&B Group has, having evolved into a “manufacturing distribution logistics organization,” in the words of company president Chuck Weum.