Western's Smokehouse opens new production facility

Western's Smokehouse LLC, a Greentop, Mo.-based supplier of meat snacks under its own brand and for private labeling, said it completed a new production facility that will provide additional capacity.

"The meat snack category continues to grow across all market segments, and with the completion of our new production facility, Western's is poised for growth and expansion in this exciting marketplace," said Kevin Western, the company's chief operating officer. "With this facility, we are able to drastically increase our daily capacity, and it sets the stage for future certification and regulatory compliance.

"We will continue to provide innovation and add new products as this category continues to evolve and grow," he continued. "This state-of-the-art facility ensures we stay true to our commitment to quality in our products and service."