EW Grobbel is a family food company that was established in 1883 by Emil Wilhelm Grobbel. The foundation of the organization is centered around growing and developing each employee, both personally and professionally while producing premium quality food products. Headquartered in Detroit’s historic Eastern Market, EW Grobbel specializes in whole muscle meat proteins and pickle products. The company gained a national following with its “Grobbel’s” brand of products. We are best known as “America’s Oldest Corned Beef Specialist”. Recent expansions include acquisitions of the Detroit processor, Sy Ginsberg’s Meat & Deli (est. 1982) along with produce specialist, Topor’s Pickle Company (est. 1960). These strategic subsidiaries have allowed EW Grobbel to focus more on the traditional deli industry, while at the same time achieving growth and spurring innovation. EW Grobbel premium products are distributed throughout Michigan and via hundreds of distribution centers across the United States.
FloVision
FloVision uses modular AI vision solutions to measure, optimize, and control protein production. Our compact sensors attach to conveyor belts and workstations to automatically measure yield, quality, and staff performance – unlocking real-time feedback, KPI reporting, and benchmarking across facilities.
Faerch
We are a leading manufacturer of recycled content trays for the foodservice and processing industries. We specialize in trays for all applications – overwrap, heat-sealed, MAP. Featuring all sizes and special project availability.
Carl Buddig and Company
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.
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.
Amylu Foods
Amylu Foods is a Female founded, high-growth natural CPG company with over a century of tradition rooted in using fresh ingredients and hand-crafted recipes. As the pioneers of chicken sausage, we blend innovation with experience, bringing bold, fresh flavors to the table. From our Chicago roots, we’ve grown into a passionate, dedicated team of food enthusiasts, leading the category with our creative recipes, small-batch production, and constant flavor innovation. Celebrating 100 years of culinary craftsmanship, we’re expanding our offerings and distribution nationwide, launching new and exciting products that continue to redefine the protein category.
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.