Food Chain - Issue 197 - December 2023 | Page 71

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up of around 50 percent ready-to-eat and 50 percent ready-to-cook across all protein types and formats , from whole muscle to grind products .
Customer collaboration
“ We ’ ve also expanded in the market of full meals , sides , and soups , again driven by new customer opportunities . Some of our prepared meals include curried goat , red wine braised short rib , Texas-style brisket , and arrabbiata-style chicken , all of which can be paired with a wide selection of complementary side dishes .
“ We ’ re always looking to add capabilities to enhance our product offering , as well as identifying new partnerships to enable us to diversify in terms of geographic location
to reach more customers . Specifically , we ’ re continuing to invest in our searing capabilities to keep up with growing demand for key products like burnt ends and pulled pork or chicken products .
“ We think of ourselves as an extension of our customers ’ strategy , engaging to ensure they achieve their goals by adding capabilities and capacity to meet their evolving requirements ,” he adds . “ To facilitate our passion for innovation , we have a full culinary team including two full-time chefs that are often engaged in one-on-one conversations with customers to understand and listen to their needs . As a custom producer , our innovation is based purely on intimate collaboration with our customers , our suppliers , and one another .
Reciprocal relationships
“ The key to such positive , longstanding relationships is transparency . We call it being ‘ face to face , belly to belly ,’ to reflect our dedication to building deep and committed
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