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West Liberty Foods — Leading with Quality
January 31, 2012
Say the words “eat fresh” or mention the name “Jared” and you automatically think of SUBWAY® restaurants, now the second largest chain of restaurants in the world behind only Yum! Brands with more than 35,000 locations worldwide. What you probably don’t think of is West Liberty Foods, but you should.
Kuethes Have Decades of History on Their Farm
November 24, 2011
It seems fitting that a couple who married on Thanksgiving Day made their living by raising turkeys.
WLF's Egg Bites™ Selected as Finalist in CSP's 2011 Retailer Choice "Best New Product Contest"
August 16, 2011
West Liberty Foods, LLC, Egg Bites™ has been selected as a finalist in the Breakfast Category in CSP's 2011 Retailer Choice Best New Product Contest. Retailer voting will be open September 12 through October 10, 2011.
WLF Wins Two PLB 2011 Category Colonel Awards
July 01, 2011
There is no stronger endorsement than to be formally recognized by your customers and the industry you serve. That alone makes the PLBuyer Category Colonels one of the most sought-after awards within the private label industry.
WLF Joins Stewardship Action Council
June 02, 2011
The Stewardship Action Council (SAC) announced today that 23 companies have joined the organization which seeks to drive sustainable and socially responsible business practices and results through encouragement and recognition of accomplishments that exceed those attainable through normal compliance activities.
Meatingplace Magazine Profiles West Liberty Foods
May 31, 2011
The turkey and RTE processor's standards of food safety are widely recognized, but just as pathogens are a moving target, so are West Liberty's efforts to stay ahead of them -- and its competition.
West Liberty Foods Now IMAGE Certified
May 17, 2011
West Liberty Foods, LLC today became the first Iowa-based business to be certified as a partner in a nationwide program with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to ensure a legal and more secure work force.
West Liberty Foods Receives ISO 14001:2004 Certification
May 10, 2011
West Liberty Foods L.L.C. announced today it has earned the ISO 14001:2004 certification for their manufacturing facility in Tremonton, Utah.
WLF Adds New Private Label Packaging Option
May 02, 2011
West Liberty Foods is pleased to announce the introduction of their Peel & Reseal packaging system for their private label customers.
WLF Donates Large Contribution to Local Youth Organization
March 11, 2011
In January, West Liberty Foods L.L.C. donated $10,000 to West Liberty Youth Dream Catchers (WLYDC), which will be used to create an Executive Director position.
Volkmann Family Highlighted in RELISH Magazine
March 04, 2011
John and Andria Volkmann understand there is a lot more to the turkey industry than just carving a bird on Thanksgiving Day.
PMT Direct Publishes Article Highlighting WLF's Commitment to Food Safety
January 25, 2011
A Meaty Matter: For meat processors, food safety is non-negotiable. For West Liberty Foods LLC, based in West Liberty, Iowa, food safety and production efficiency were twin goals as it designed its state-of-the-art meat processing and packaging facility in Tremonton, Utah.
West Liberty Foods Provides Turkey For The Needy
January 06, 2011
Ed Miller of Kalona stood at the end of the assembly line Thursday afternoon. As the aluminum cans came down the line to him, he wrapped a label around it identifying the contents as turkey.
Paul Hill Receives 2010 Iowa Farm Bureau Distinguished Service to Agriculture Award
December 03, 2010
Paul Hill grew up on a family farm near Ellsworth, Iowa and has dedicated his career to helping families (including his own) get started and stay involved in poultry farming.
West Liberty Foods Sponsors PLB Consumer Sentiment Survey
November 30, 2010
Welcome to Private Label Buyer's Exclusive Consumer Sentiment Survey, brought to you by our sponsor, West Liberty Foods.
Troyer Family from Kalona Named November "Good Farm Neighbor" Award Winner
October 28, 2010
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey today announced that the Keith and Linda Troyer Family, who farm near Kalona in Washington County, are the winners of the November “Gary Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award.”
West Liberty Foods Wins Category Colonel Award
July 30, 2010
PL Buyer is proud to announce the winners of its 10th anniversary Category Colonels Awards Program.
Dr. Lee Johnson Named to USDA's National Advisory Committee
May 28, 2010
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has appointed nine new members and 10 returning members to the National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods