2021 deli
Commentary
editor’s NOTE
by fred wilkinson
2025 Top 100 meat
& Poultry Processors
Coming off a record year this past year, according to the annual Power of Meat survey unveiled at the 2025 Annual Meat Conference in March, the 2025 Top 100 Meat & Poultry Processors sees a general trend of incremental change in the rankings. Check out this year’s listing, and see where they rank.
Flavor and formulation trends are constantly innovating the meat snack category. See our 2025 Meat Snacks Report and learn how meat snack producers are remaining up to date on the latest consumer demands for this grab-and-go go-to.
And make sure to take a look at our Natural & Organic Special Report and discover how today’s consumer sees wellness as much more than just high protein content and strong nutritional value; encapsulating animal-raising practices, production techniques and the entire supply chain from farm to fork.
Fred Wilkinson

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