Articles by Sam Gazdziak

The American Association of Meat Processors has announced its first-ever Fresh Meat Butchering Contest.

The nomination process is open, and the winner will be featured on the August 2020 cover.

Now operating as Salumi Chicago, Laketek works inside Moesle Meat Co. Moesle had been recently acquired by Joel Janecek, and he was introduced to Laketek by a mutual connection.

While it's impossible to predict those types of factors that could affect the industry, initial estimates for the meat and poultry industry indicate a strong year, with increased meat supplies for processors.

When I visit a processor for a cover story, I occasionally hear people tell me how lucky I am to be able to travel across the country and spend time with the companies I profile.

The burger is going through some changes, as consumer trends are having an effect on the patty. There are patties for every type of consumer, from fresh to frozen, from full-sized to slider, and from beef to turkey to plant.

A new product helps to create healthier meat products by adding potato to the meat block.

Would you rather be known as a high-quality meat company, or just another business that makes mediocre food quickly?

A Chicago meat processor gets a second chance to showcase his charcuterie expertise.

Grass-fed beef company now produces its own fresh & frozen products, as well as products for private-label customers.