Hollymatic, Countryside, Ill., combined four sought-after feature/benefits and put them all into one Tenderizer machine that provides customers with a real profit center.
Processed meat is an industry that is driven by the demand for meat. A rapid increase in globalization resulted in amped-up meat processing procedures. Consumers increased their protein intake. And, busy, on-the-go, 2-income families rely on ready-to-eat meals that oftentimes, incorporate meat as the main component. These are just a few factors driving the processed meat industry.
In an effort to establish control over its global meat business, OSI Group, Aurora, Ill., took the first step by announcing a new global trading platform.
Pilgrim's Pride Corp., Greeley, Colo., announced a $25 million investment, which includes the construction of a new feed mill facility in Pinckard, Ala., and a $10 million renovation of the company's poultry processing facility in Enterprise, Ala.
Monogram Food Solutions, turned to Bradman Lake Inc., Rock Hill, S.C., who designed a top-loaded, triseal-style, 3-flap carton lid closer that can meet today’s heightened sanitary washdown requirements.
Roche Bros., a family-owned chain of full-service supermarkets headquartered in Wellesley Hills, Mass., expanded its meat department offerings with new chicken, pork and beef options.
As more consumers seek out wholesome cuts of meat to cook, Jennie-O Turkey Store, a Willmar, Minn., division of Hormel Foods, launched three new grilling options—Turkey Breast Steaks, Seasoned Turkey Breast Steaks and Jalapeño Jack Turkey Burgers.
Meyer Natural Foods, Loveland, Colo., launched a Humanely Handled program, designed to further strengthen Meyer’s strict standards for raising and producing cattle and establish a program that farmers and ranchers can use to produce the highest-quality beef in the most humane manner.