Two companies form joint venture with Macomb Smoked Meats
"The strategic fit of Macomb Smoked Meats brings together years of experience in meat snack manufacturing and beef jerky category focus that will benefit THANASI Foods and Dearborn Sausage Co. tremendously," said Justin Havlick, CEO and president of THANASI Foods. "Given THANASI's current growth in the category, THANASI can now proudly claim direct manufacturing ownership of many of its foods, while continuing to provide the consumer with delicious, nationally co-branded, and high-quality alternatives to other competitive jerky products on the shelf."
"Our strong co-brand partnerships and newest manufacturing processes enable us to stand out even more in jerky flavor and tenderness, which we believe will earn category leadership in product quality and flavor differentiation," added Havlick. "This is truly a move for our consumers, and we are pleased to strengthen our product focus with a reputable, state-of-the art, capable, and safe manufacturing facility."