For more than 80 years, Carl Buddig & Company has been a family-owned leader in the meat industry, delivering high-quality, flavorful, and convenient protein solutions to consumers nationwide. As a trusted name in deli meats, meat snacks, and specialty protein products, we are committed to innovation, quality, and tradition. Our portfolio includes a diverse range of products designed to meet the evolving tastes and needs of today’s consumers. From our signature Buddig Original thin-sliced lunch meats to our authentic, high-quality Kingsford BBQ meats, we offer delicious, protein-packed options for every occasion. We’ve also expanded our expertly crafted Old Wisconsin hardwood-smoked meat snacks and introduced Yumbo, a bold and satisfying beef stick brand designed for today’s on-the-go snacker. At Carl Buddig & Company, we are dedicated to quality craftsmanship, sourcing the finest ingredients, and delivering exceptional flavor in every bite.
Branding Iron
At Branding Iron, our mission is to provide an innovative and delicious breadth of protein products to satisfy our customer’s unique needs and challenges through safe and efficient processes and unrivaled, personable relationships in both Retail and Foodservice landscapes. We believe that providing offerings at every price point is crucial in the retail space. Our brands and selections offer something for everyone at prices that fit your business needs. We are a true one-stop national resource you can count on for foods that are high in quality and value and packed with flavor to keep customers returning for more.
Applestone Solutions LLC
Applestone’s vending and smart fridge software solution brings flexibility, intelligence, and scalability to self-service fresh food sales. Whether dispensing everyday goods or managing highly perishable products like meat, seafood, and prepared foods, Applestone helps businesses expand their reach, boost sales, reduce wait times, and deliver 24/7 sales experiences. Applestone’s software was originally designed to sell meat with greater safety, intelligence, and regulatory compliance than other leading vending software systems. Unlike any other fresh food vending system, Applestone’s solution tracks inventory at the item level – including individual item details like weight, lot number, expiration date, and price. Retailers always know exactly what’s in stock and where – a crucial capability when dealing with perishable foods that require strict inventory oversight. While Applestone’s solution can sell any kind of product, it’s still the gold standard for butchers, specialty grocers, food producers, supermarkets, and food service brands. From preventing the sale of expired items to issuing automated alerts for temperature fluctuation events, our software reduces waste, improves operational efficiency, and protects brand reputation. Merchants benefit from real-time reporting on sales and inventory, remote diagnostics, and actionable data analytics that optimize restocking, pricing, and location performance. We’ve partnered with a wide variety of hardware manufacturers, allowing us to offer everything from high-capacity refrigerated machines, smart fridges, frozen food machines, and refrigerated and frozen smart lockers. The open architecture of our cloud-based solution allows it to integrate easily with your preferred payment devices, point-of-sale platforms, loyalty programs, and inventory management systems. As a proud member of the Meat Institute, we’re thrilled to be making our debut at the Annual Meat Conference and look forward to meeting retailers and operators who are ready to give vending a try. | Applestone’s vending and smart fridge software solution brings flexibility, intelligence, and scalability to self-service fresh food sales. Whether dispensing everyday goods or managing highly perishable products like fresh prepared foods, meat, and seafood, Applestone helps businesses expand their reach, boost sales, reduce wait times, and deliver 24/7 sales experiences. Applestone’s software was originally designed to sell fresh foods with greater safety, intelligence, and regulatory compliance than other leading vending software systems. Unlike any other fresh food vending system, Applestone’s solution tracks inventory at the item level – including individual item details like weight, lot number, expiration date, and price. Retailers always know exactly what’s in stock and where – a crucial capability when dealing with perishable foods that require strict inventory oversight. While Applestone’s solution can sell any kind of product, it’s the gold standard for butchers, specialty grocers, food producers, supermarkets, and food service brands. From preventing the sale of expired items to issuing automated alerts for temperature fluctuation events, our software reduces waste, improves operational efficiency, and protects brand reputation. Merchants benefit from real-time reporting on sales and inventory, remote diagnostics, and actionable data analytics that optimize restocking, pricing, and location performance. We’ve partnered with a wide variety of hardware manufacturers, allowing us to offer everything from high-capacity refrigerated machines, smart fridges, frozen food machines, and refrigerated and frozen smart lockers. The open architecture of our cloud-based solution allows it to integrate easily with your preferred payment devices, point-of-sale platforms, loyalty programs, and inventory management systems. (Ask us about our ID verification capabilities for regulated products!) We’re excited to be exhibiting at the National Automated Merchandising show and look forward to meeting retailers and operators who are ready to discover the future of fresh food vending.
Andes Global Trading
Andes Global Trading is a U.S.-based meat trading company focused on buying, selling, and moving American-produced protein, with a primary emphasis on U.S. beef and other domestic-origin products. We work closely with suppliers and customers to deliver quality, consistency, and transparency in an evolving protein market. Headquartered in the United States, we serve customers across North America, Latin America, the Caribbean, and Canada, supporting butcher shops, supermarkets, food distributors, and meat processors. Our strength lies in our deep understanding of the U.S. market—including pricing trends, supply dynamics, logistics, and regulatory requirements—allowing us to provide reliable, compliant, and efficient solutions. Our experienced trading team actively monitors market conditions and supply chain developments to help customers navigate volatility and make informed purchasing decisions. We prioritize strong communication, accountability, and long-term partnerships, working as an extension of our customers’ teams rather than just a trading intermediary. As a dynamic and forward-thinking company, we are committed to delivering responsive service, market guidance, and dependable execution. Our industry newsletter is widely recognized as a trusted resource, reflecting our dedication to transparency and sharing timely insights that support smarter buying decisions. Andes Global Trading: American-based. Market-driven. Built on trust.
Anderson Custom Meats
We are an integrated meat company offering a range of brands and private label programs. With a focus on quality, sustainability, and tailored solutions, we provide retailers and distributors with meats that aligns with their exact needs. Our Brands Origin Provisions – 100% grass-fed organic and 100% grass-fed lines. Perfect for retailers and consumers seeking premium, sustainable protein options at an affordable price. Crooked Willow Meats – Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned brands dedicated to making high-quality meat affordable, offering EDLP beef products in case ready packaging. Custom Private Label Solutions Beyond our brands, we offer private label meat programs tailored to your specifications, sourcing standards, and price points. Our processing facility and industry expertise allow us to partner with retailers to create exclusive, high-quality protein offerings. Visit our booth at the Annual Meat Conference to explore how Anderson Custom Meats can help expand your meat program with premium brands and customized private label solutions.
AHDB
Our pork exporters are Pork CA-Prop-12 Certified. AHDB works in partnership with UK Government and industry, to secure market access and international trade opportunities. It delivers a critical role supporting: Export health certification Site approvals for export Inspection audits from overseas Government officials Facilitating trade development in key strategic markets Presence at key trade shows and buyer events AHDB is a statutory levy board funded by farmers and others in the supply chain. Our purpose is to be a critical enabler, to positively influence outcomes, allowing farmers and others in the supply chain to be competitive, successful and share good practice. We equip levy payers with easy-to-use products, tools and services to help them make informed decisions and improve business performance. Established in 2008 and classified as a Non-Departmental Public Body, AHDB supports the following industries: meat and livestock (Beef, Lamb and Pork) in England; Dairy in Great Britain; and Cereals and Oilseeds in the UK. For more information visit: https://meattheUKexporters.com
Agri Beef
Agri Beef has grown from a small, family ranching and cattle feeding business into an international benchmark for quality and taste. Since its inception in 1968, Agri Beef has mindfully expanded its operations to include every step of the beef lifecycle, including ranching, cattle feeding and beef processing. This comprehensive approach has distinguished Agri Beef globally through its premium brands. While Agri Beef has grown to a multi-state operation with global reach, the company still holds true to its Western code of ethics and adheres to the principles of sustainability, total quality, animal well-being, and responsibility. Agri Beef’s family of brands includes Snake River Farms American Wagyu Beef and American Kurobuta Pork, Double R Ranch and Double R Ranch Signature Northwest Beef, St. Helens Beef and St. Helens Premium Angus Beef, Rancho El Oro Beef and True West Beef. Connect with us today to learn how we can service your business with one of our unique brand offerings.
Agostino Foods
We take pride in providing our customers with the safest, quality foods, paired with exceptional customer service, catered to your needs. You really can have it all with Agostino Foods – the best food and the best service. We guarantee it. For over 100 years, 4 generations of the Passanante family has been delivering quality food right to our customers’ homes. We are located at a USDA inspected and certified processing facility. We can supply and deliver any food service company or direct box business with catalogue sales for meats, value added, dry aged steaks, organic, and natural products. Private label options are also available. We also provide fresh custom cut portion control options for steaks, specialty burgers and ground products, to food service providers.