Over the course of 20 years, nearly everything produced by Chicago Meat Authority has come from its location on 47th Place on the South Side of Chicago. The building has grown considerably over the years - seven expansions, including acquisition of adjacent land and building over alleys.

Photos courtesy of Tyson Foods “Change is inevitable; growth is optional.” attributed to Walt Disney. Many books, films and stories have been written about the effects

The past two years have been a tough road to hoe for many in the restaurant industry - the recession has taken people out of the seats and dollars out of the cash registers for many foodservice establishments.

Any sports fan knows that the difference between being a playoff-caliber team and a champion often can be something as simple as team chemistry. In the meat-processing industry, the same can happen.