Tag: meat processing operations

Interested in starting a meat processing business? Whether you’re early in your research, planning to open a new plant, or expanding an existing operation, explore our blog for practical information, real-world guidance, and stories of hardworking Americans who are getting after it.

At Friesla, we’re helping farmers, ranchers, and entrepreneurs build independent meat processing businesses in communities across the country. Explore our resources on starting a meat processing business, the basics of meat processing, USDA inspection requirements, available grants and funding opportunities, and other practical information on building and running a successful operation.


What It Takes to Run a Meat Processing Business

Running a meat processing business is a lot more than just harvesting, processing, and selling meat. It’s a mix of planning, production, problem-solving, and people…

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Smiling MTX Beef butchers fabricate and breakdown beef carcasses on tables in their Friesla Cut & Package Module.

How to Start a Meat Processing Business

Starting a meat processing business takes more than a good idea and demand for local meat. You need to think through your business model, run…

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