New agreement makes Bettcher the exclusive distributor of Borncut precision portion cutting equipment in the North American market.

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.

Many processors strive to diversify their business plans, but in fact, few achieve as much success as J&B Group has, having evolved into a "manufacturing distribution logistics organization," in the words of company president Chuck Weum.

Regional hub brings efficiencies and increased capacity to customers throughout region.

The contracts were both signed by the CEO’s of each company at their individual facilities; no meeting took place for this event.

Lori Ernst, Jeff Carpenter and Randal Garrett have been promoted to Senior Vice Presidents.