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Fans of the Buffalo Bisons, the AAA minor-league baseball affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays, have enjoyed hot dogs from Sahlen Packing Co. for several years as they've watched future superstars like Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette come to town.

Chisesi Brothers, a five-generation New Orleans processor of deli meat and sausage, recently partnered with Tony Chachere's, a producer of Cajun seasonings, marinades and other authentic products.

Under owner-operator Gary Crane and his wife Tess' guidance, Ralph's Packing has evolved from a slaughter and meat-cutting operation to one of the country's most awarded small meat processors. With daughter Erica Hering and son-in-law Jason guiding the business forward and their teenaged sons already learning the ropes, Ralph's is well-positioned to grow its business further than ever.

While tradition runs deep at Colorado State University, founded in 1870 as Colorado's land grant institution, innovation is a constant driving force throughout the College of Agricultural Sciences.

Smokehouses, if properly maintained, can have long lifespans. The latest models do come with new technology that can be beneficial to the operator.

When not participating in seminars on European exports and North American consumer trends, the guests of the Union of Producers and Employers of Meat Industry (UPEMI) were able to walk around Warsaw.

Amidst all the fancy foods at Keg and Case Market in St. Paul, Minn., one of the most popular stops for any visitor is K’Nack.

Federal regulation is a necessary part of any meat or poultry processor that wants to sell products outside of its home state. Both sides have the same goal in mind — produce the safest food for the American public.