ST. CLOUD (WJON News) — Meat processors from across the state were in St. Cloud this weekend to learn and network. The Minnesota Association of Meat Processors (MAMP) held their annual convention at the River’s Edge Convention Center from Thursday through Saturday.
There were vendors on hand showing off the latest equipment and supplies, and a product show with over 500 items competing for the champion title. MAMP Executive Director Jordan McCallum says the show is geared towards small local meat shops:
“We’re mostly just made up of the smaller meat lockers and your hometown around the state so it’s not typically like our, you know, super large nationwide brands you’re going to find in the grocery store, it’s going to be all like homemade, their own brand, type of meat shops.”
The convention also had seminars from industry experts on trends, techniques, and regulations. McCallum says they will see some students in addition to all the professionals:…