Family-owned and operated company Cardinal Meats recognizes its 60th anniversary as a moment to honor its past while investing in what comes next — advancing product innovation, strengthening retail and foodservice partnerships and continuing to evolve alongside Canadian food culture.
Creekstone Farms responds to growing demand for premium meat in the US and the declining number of butchers available to offer the expertise and finesse many retailers need.
Annual Meat Conference attendees learn about Creekstone Farms' portion cut lines that debuted in December 2025 and new ground beef processing capabilities that will be operational April 1, 2026.
University advisory committee identifies high-pressure processing as a priority technology to address regional food safety, shelf-life and clean-label product development needs.
Menu includes the Big Easy Burger, Bayou Shrimp Bowl, Bourbon Street Chicken & Andouille Sausage Penne, Bourbon Street Chicken & Shrimp Skillet, Bourbon Street Steak and the Bourbon Street Mushroom Swiss Burger.
Brand's growth strategy initially focuses on US markets including Southern California, Seattle, Phoenix, Las Vegas, Austin, Dallas, Chicago, Miami and Boston.
San Diego-born birria brand secures development agreements for more than 200 locations, featuring multiunit deals in markets including California, Michigan, Minnesota, New England, Nevada, Texas, Virginia, Arizona, Indiana and Illinois.
Christy Puffenbarger, vice president of technical services at Aviagen Turkeys, is set to serve as chairwoman, succeeding Jay Jandrain, president and CEO of Butterball.