The January Co. produces Chinese-style sausage and barbecue pork products.

Once focused primarily on foodservice, the distributor of specialty meats finds new opportunities.

Initiatives at Chili’s include cage-free eggs, grass-fed beef.

CEO Todd Penegor said giving consumers compelling price, value proposition remains important.

The newly opened restaurant boasts a host of unique and interactive features, unlimited fries.

Opportunities exist to increase retail meat sales by educating consumers on food prep and health benefits.

CEO credits new product initiatives and weak consumption trends with Q2 results.

CEO is confident the company has the right strategy to grow in the future.

Category expansion won’t be as big as two years ago.

Both companies were honored for ‘thinking outside the box.’