This summer is, as per usual, been a hectic one for traveling. Within the span of a couple of weeks, I was in San Diego to cover Jensen Meat, our Independent Processor of the Year, and I was in Mobile, to cover the annual AAMP Convention. In both these places, I saw the side of the industry that I’ve come to appreciate: Friendly people, innovative products, and corporate responsibility.
Jensen operates out of one of the most state-of-the-art meat processing plants west of the Mississippi. While taking great pains to develop excellent burgers, including a line of surprisingly tasty plant-based burgers, the company aims to be a good community partner as well as a profitable business. The company contributes to charities on both sides of the border and has several programs to help retain their employees.