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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.

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.

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.

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, 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.