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Hermann Wurst Haus owner expands to second location

Hermann, Mo.-based the Hermann Wurst Haus Market and Restaurant prioritizes the customer experience.

September 21, 2023

Mike Sloan is one of the owners of the Hermann Wurst Haus Market and Restaurant, alongside his wife Lynette. These two have an extensive history in the meat processing industry.

Mike Eickman, Tom Eickman, Katie Eickman and Lori Eickman

President of Eickman’s Processing Co. discusses the storied history and colorful present of his family’s company

Tom Eickman, president of Eickman’s Processing Co., is preparing to serve as president of AAMP in July 2023.

Sammy Bredar

July 24, 2023

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Tom Eickman is a third-generation worker at Eickman’s Processing Co. Both Eickman and his father began working for the family business when they were 14 years old.

Keeping it simple with Charqui Jerky Co.

Matt Salts, president of Charqui Jerky Co., discusses the history and trajectory of his clean-label jerky company.

Sammy Bredar

June 27, 2023

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Matt Salts, president of Charqui Jerky Co., met with The National Provisioner and discussed his company, highlighting its history, popular products, and future plans.

Processor Profile: Old methods create new opportunities for Wenzel's Farm

Wenzel's Farm operates out of the barn where the brand originated in 1949.

Sammy Bredar

May 1, 2023

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Mark Vieth, president of Wenzel’s Farm, has been with the company for nearly two decades. Vieth said that 19 years ago, he applied to an ad in the paper and began working as an accountant for Russ Wenzel.