Founded in 1995 by brothers-in-law, Ody Akranis and Steve Rafailidis, Philly’s Best is now run by the next-generation Akranis siblings – Zafeiris, Georgia and Niko.
Future agricultural leaders have the opportunity to engage with potential employers during the new Career Crawl at the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association
Trade Show on Feb. 5, 2026.
The 2025 EATS event unites the meat supply chain from farm to plate, exploring not only how to make a high-quality product, but one that is made efficiently and safely.
Special program is designed to support USPOULTRY member companies and allied suppliers, especially technology-driven companies such as those in genetics, health, pharmaceutical and nutrition.
USPOULTRY Foundation and Poultry Science Association host the Ph.D. and Vet Student Career Fair at the 2026 IPPE, cost-free for participating students and companies.
Donated food items include ham, bacon and pork chops, which will provide more than 137,000 servings to support Paul’s Pantry in Green Bay and St. Joesph Food Program in Menasha, both in Wisconsin.