COVID has only accelerated a trend in the retail meat industry that’s been building for years: consumer desire for case-ready meats.

Neal Walsh and Bill Folk are longtime employees of the company’s operations team.

The company committed to reducing sodium and sugar 10% by 2025.

More than 500 stores under the company’s banner now sell the ground product.

The company plans to make 30- and 90-day subscriptions available.

The association is planning for an in-person event in 2022.

In a new study more than half of respondents (52%) feel that food safety is a top three global issue.

The new offices provide more retail and foodservice sales opportunities in the regions.

The company will idle each of the facilities to complete maintenance.

Participating employees will receive a $100 bonus once the vaccines are available.