As COVID-19 pandemic-related shutdowns eased a bit (depending on the part of the United States you happened to be in) and breathed some life back into foodservice demand that had plummeted in 2020, 2021 suggested to meat processors what the “new normal” might mean for their sales and overall company growth.
And for many, it meant strong (even record) sales and a strong growth profile, whether it be for new products or expansion into new markets. But despite the numerous challenges meat processors must contend with in the current economic climate, more than a few Top 100 survey respondents reported having their best year ever in 2021.