Independent Processor editor-in-chief Sam Gazdziak spoke with Dave Dewey from Chico Locker & Sausage Co. about judging the boneless commercial hams and snack sticks.

Independent Processor editor-in-chief Sam Gazdziak spoke with Dr. Liz Boyle of Kansas State University about judging the specialty game meats and flavored snack sticks.

With a growing branded presence and a long list of private label customers, Western's Smokehouse’s meat sticks can be found across the country.

As consumers pay more attention to what they are eating, they are realizing that protein can satisfy a hungry appetite better than salty snacks or cookies and candies.