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Workforce Q&A with Todd Simon, Omaha Steaks

January 17, 2020

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.

Todd Simon and Bruce Simon of Omaha Steaks

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Omaha Steaks: 'Direct' success

Omaha Steaks pioneered the direct-to-consumer food channel, and it continues to drive process, product and distribution innovation across all channels it serves today.

Andy Hanacek

January 16, 2020

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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.

Scott Sechler Jr., Scott Sechler Sr., and Margo Sechler

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Bell & Evans: Top-shelf trailblazing

Bell & Evans continues to not only raise the bar, but also redefine what it means to be an innovative company in the chicken-processing industry.

Andy Hanacek

December 11, 2019

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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.

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Dayton Meat Products: Family ties

The Dayton family has served its Iowa community with quality meats and service for 60 years.

Sam Gazdziak

December 2, 2019

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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 and Harold Cavitt of FoodMaven

Profiling FoodMaven East 75th Street plant

November 15, 2019

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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.

FoodMaven, Ultreia bring unique dishes to patrons

November 14, 2019

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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

How Legacy Meats works with FoodMaven

November 13, 2019

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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.

CAB Conference talk with rancher Troy Hadrick

South Dakota rancher uses Twitter to be an advocate for animal agriculture.

November 12, 2019

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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.

FoodMaven CEO Deda talks corporate culture

November 12, 2019

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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.

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FoodMaven sets out to minimize food waste in the supply chain

Food waste disruptor: FoodMaven has set out to minimize food waste in the supply chain by connecting out-of-spec and over-supply product with end users clamoring for cost-efficient raw materials.

Andy Hanacek

November 11, 2019

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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.