by fred wilkinson

One of the things I’ve enjoyed most over the years reporting on the food industry is that I sometimes get to know the backstory about some of the food products I’ve been enjoying my whole life, especially if they have a tie-in to where I grew up, Missouri.

Burger’s summer sausage, made in California, Mo., is one of those products for me. Whether snacking at home or on float trips or campouts, Burger’s summer sausage was always a family favorite when I was growing up in the Ozarks.

That summer sausage brand I’ve known my whole life is now sporting a new name, new corporate logo and ambitious growth through regional expansion and product development. Oh, and they also happen to be involved in the smokehouse renovation project at the estate of the father of our country. Read about all that and more and why Burger Specialty Foods is our Independent Processor of the Year.

Also, make sure to check out our 2022 Deli Report and find out why packaged lunchmeat is proving popular with increasingly cost-conscious consumers and how retailers are finding ways to maximize the product’s profitability.

www.provisoneronline.com   |   august 2022