Many processors strive to diversify their business plans, but in fact, few achieve as much success as J&B Group has, having evolved into a "manufacturing distribution logistics organization," in the words of company president Chuck Weum.

The National Provisioner sat down in January with Dr. Dan Hale, professor in Texas A&M University’s Department of Animal Science and with the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, to discuss traceability and its slow introduction into the beef production system.

From “Where’s the Beef?” to Five Guys Burgers and Fries, the stable, standard hamburger has come a long way over the last several decades.