Processor Profiles Topic | The National Provisioner

Cover Story | Wayne Farms

GAP-filling Enterprise: Wayne Farms answers customer demand for animal-welfare attributes

March 23, 2020

For most companies, diversification of product mix can be a life-saver when traditional products fall temporarily out of favor. However, adding lines and operational capabilities to fill gaps in a portfolio isn’t something that can be planned and executed overnight.

Q&A: Meat District brand brings disruptive approach to fresh-meat case

Zack Levenson, Golden West Food Group, talks about the company’s Meat District brand and how it has delivered on its promise to make waves at retail in less than a year.

February 26, 2020

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During his visit to Golden West Food Group (GWFG) in Vernon, Calif., to profile the company's success with the Jack Daniel's Meats brand, Andy Hanacek, editor-in-chief of The National Provisioner, also spent some time discussing one of GWFG’s newest brands: Meat District.

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Jack Daniel's Meats: They know 'Jack'

The successful growth of the Jack Daniel's line of barbecue meat products stands as a fantastic case study on the right way to earn and grow a blockbuster brand licensing agreement.

Andy Hanacek

February 19, 2020

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Jack Daniel's is more than 150 years old, and like any world-renowned mega-brand, it has lent its name to a wide variety of products over the decades. In 2007, Vernon, Ca.-based processor Golden West Food Group (GWFG) earned the licensing agreement, and the Jack Daniel’s Meats brand was launched.

Persistence pays off for a charcuterie expert, as Salumi Chicago finds success

Right place, right time

Sam Gazdziak

February 17, 2020

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Now operating as Salumi Chicago, Laketek works inside Moesle Meat Co. Moesle had been recently acquired by Joel Janecek, and he was introduced to Laketek by a mutual connection.

Workforce Q&A with Todd Simon, Omaha Steaks

January 17, 2020

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Todd Simon, senior vice president of Omaha Steaks, took the time to discuss the processor's efforts to take care of its employees and maintain their expertise in order to uphold the quality of their legendary product lines.

Todd Simon and Bruce Simon of Omaha Steaks

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Omaha Steaks: 'Direct' success

Omaha Steaks pioneered the direct-to-consumer food channel, and it continues to drive process, product and distribution innovation across all channels it serves today.

Andy Hanacek

January 16, 2020

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When one asks Bruce Simon and Todd Simon, fifth-generation owner/operators of Omaha Steaks, how growth has come for the 102-year-old, Omaha, Neb.-based, direct-to-consumer marketer of steaks and gourmet foods, the answer appears contradictory at first.

Scott Sechler Jr., Scott Sechler Sr., and Margo Sechler

Cover Story | Bell & Evans

Bell & Evans: Top-shelf trailblazing

Bell & Evans continues to not only raise the bar, but also redefine what it means to be an innovative company in the chicken-processing industry.

Andy Hanacek

December 11, 2019

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Enter Fredericksburg, Pa., chicken processor Bell & Evans. The 125-year-old company, led today by Scott Sechler Sr. and his two children, Scott Jr. "Buddy" and Margo, has been a top-shelf trailblazer in the industry for decades.

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Dayton Meat Products: Family ties

The Dayton family has served its Iowa community with quality meats and service for 60 years.

Sam Gazdziak

December 2, 2019

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When you visit Dayton Meat Products in Malcolm, Iowa, there stands a very good chance that a member of the Dayton family made your sausage, packaged your bacon, checked you out and even talked to you about buying a grill.

Chris Krych and Harold Cavitt of FoodMaven

Profiling FoodMaven East 75th Street plant

November 15, 2019

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Chris Krych, director of Logistics & Operations, and Harold Cavitt, production plant manager, spent some time talking with Andy Hanacek about the East 75th plant, which FoodMaven acquired in early 2019.

FoodMaven, Ultreia bring unique dishes to patrons

November 14, 2019

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Adam Branz, executive chef, Ultreia, explains the growth of the restaurant and the ways in which Ultreia benefits from its partnership with FoodMaven.