Food Chain - Issue 210 - February 2026 | Page 107

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Walter
“ Technology plays a much bigger role than it did five years ago. We have upgraded our stock and order management systems, invested in route optimization for deliveries, and improved traceability tools so chefs can see provenance with absolute clarity,” Adam elaborates.“ The heart of our business will always be skilled butchers, not machines, but certain areas really benefit from precision engineering. Our investment has gone into top-of-the-range band saws, bowl choppers, mincers, sausage machines, smokers and burger machines, to name but a few, along with improved energyefficient refrigeration. We have also started using digital monitoring across our ageing rooms and fridges to get real-time data on temperature, humidity, and airflow. It means we can be more responsive and maintain the conditions that give our beef its signature character. We’ re also experimenting with advanced technology
to help our teams place orders more effectively, freeing up our sales team’ s time to focus on nurturing those relationships.”
Exciting partnerships
Amidst such investments, HG Walters’ ethos has always remained centered around the belief that exceptional food begins with exceptional meat. This belief, which has driven the company from day one, has led to a multitude of exciting partnerships and successes, including those with Wimbledon and Woods Foodservice, along with some of the most distinguished burger restaurants in the country, such as Dumbo, Hanbaagaasuuteeki, Heard, Bronsons, and Patty & Bun.
Yet, while this uncompromising commitment to quality has been key to HG Walters’ external success, it is the people behind the produce who truly bring the brand to life. Aside from the unparalleled quality of its products, what
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