With five distinct businesses operating under the Armand Agra parent company, the Flocchini family produces and distributes everything from fresh fish to gourmet whole-meat beef sausages to elk jerky to ground bison.
As co-owner of Thrushwood Farms, of Galesburg, Ill., Doug Hankes has helped steer his family business into exciting new growth areas. As the president of AAMP, Hankes has worked to ensure the association delivers timely information, advice and information to its members.
Independent Processor editor Sam Gazdziak explains why consumers are scaling back on serving sizes, and what the meat industry can do to meet the needs of consumers looking for smaller portions.
Williams Sausage, a second-generation processor of sausages in Union City, Tenn., announced earlier this year that it would break ground on a new, state-of-the-art facility in its hometown.
There are plenty of things to review as you “clean up.” It could be an extra process you don’t need to make, or extra paperwork you don’t need to fill out.
Along with the trade show, seminars and networking opportunities, the Missouri Association of Meat Processors' annual cured meats competition drew a total of 256 total entries, up from 204 at last year’s event.