CONTENTS 52 Deep Cuts Dallas wins the hearts of customers with butchery and quality meats. Cover: Henry Barlow represents what can happen when someone is willing to take risks and not take 'no' for an answer. Source: Utah Beef Producers 08 COMMENTARY A social spread 10 BUSINESS NOTES 12 WASHINGTON Eyes on an outbreak 22 MARKET UPDATE Strategic snapshots 26 REGULATORY UPDATE Packers & Stockyards Act 32 COMPANY UPDATE Western Smokehouse Partners' family grows 36 COVER STORY Utah Beef Producers gives ranchers a needed option 44 INGREDIENT ISSUES Gluten-free batters and breading 52 SMALL BUSINESS Deep Cuts Dallas survives and thrives 4 MEAT+POULTRY | 08.24 | www.meatpoultry.com 60PACKAGING Reclosable packaging 66 TOOLS OF THE TRADE Slicers and dicers 78 FROM THE CORRAL Growing problems 80 INDUSTRY CALENDAR 82 GIVING BACK 84 NAMES IN THE NEWS 86 PRODUCT SHOWCASE 89 ADVERTISERS 90 INSIDER DELI REPORT 14 COMPANY PROFILE German Sausage Co. 18 PRODUCT TRENDS Charcuterie boards have surged in popularity Deep Cuts Dallas; Vladimir - stock.adobe.comhttp://www.meatpoultry.com