Certified Angus Beef LLC and Schmacon are partnering to bring the innovative uncured beef slices more visibility, higher-grade quality and better distribution across the globe.
Expansion of the product was methodical but steady, until early 2017, when a partnership with Certified Angus Beef LLC was formally announced with the launch of Certified Angus Beef-branded Uncured Beef Slices (Schmacon).
President at Certified Angus Beef John Stika spoke with editor-in-chief Andy Hanacek about all the contributions to setting a record one billion pounds in sales. Plus, Stika discusses what the future may hold with uncertain economic predictions.
Dr. Phil Bass, corporate meat scientist at Certified Angus Beef, discusses how the company opened up the new meat lab and what innovative educational opportunities the company has been able to pursue.
In recent years, the brisket has become so much more sought after that, as a meat scientist acting in the interest of consumers, I have been challenged to seek alternative beef cuts that could be used in the smoker.