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.

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

Ben Elliott, owner and president of Legacy meats, talks about the growth of his company and how FoodMaven helps the mid-sized processor in marketing the products he produces.

While at the Certified Angus Beef annual conference, Independent Processor editor Sam Gazdziak spoke with Troy Hadrick, a South Dakota rancher and online animal agriculture advocate.

Ben Deda, CEO of FoodMaven, discusses the growth of the company's workforce and its commitment to sustainability with Andy Hanacek, editor-in-chief, in an online-only video Q&A.

In 2016, FoodMaven was founded in Colorado Springs, Colo., to help eliminate the large amount of wasted food found throughout the supply chain, brought about by products deemed out of specification or over-produced.

In Spring 2019, a partnership between two well-known brands — Coleman Natural Foods and Budweiser, "The King of Beers" — materialized to create a line of cooked sausage and barbecue products aimed at the upcoming summer grilling season and beyond.

Andy Hanacek sat down with Mel Coleman Jr. and Bart Vittori of Coleman Natural Foods to discuss the philanthropic and animal-welfare initiatives the company has undertaken over the years.

Rick Reams was elected president of the American Association of Meat Processors (AAMP) in July during the 80th Annual Convention of Meat Processors and Suppliers' Exhibition, in Mobile, AL.

For the uninitiated, it may seem strange — you wait how long to get to the front of the line? But once people try the Patak Meat Products' renowned deli meats, smoked sausages and other traditional European specialties, they understand. Patak quality and Patak prices are worth a little wait.