Demand for natural meats is strong and growing quickly.

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.