Wendy’s announces 15% increase in percentage of beef sourced through Progressive Beef-certified producers in 2020; on track to meet goal of at least 50% this year.
The expansion includes a $4.7 million investment in Ozark where the company will create 160 jobs and a $4 million investment in Huntsville where it will create 200 new jobs.
Jill Evans LaPenna’s late father made his own beef jerky for holidays and special occasions. Thanks to the determination of his daughter, the rest of the public can enjoy it now. Sam Gazdziak, Independent Processor editor-in-chief, chats with her about the company’s genesis.