Stampede announced it is installing an oven with a 10 million lb. capacity at its Alma, Ga., DL Lee & Sons processing plant, supplementing the company’s sous vide-cooked meats production capabilities.
The investment comes three months after Stampede announced the acquisition of DL Lee & Sons Inc., making it the largest capacity sous vide processor in North America, according to the company. Stampede officials say the installation at the Alma plant will be completed this month, adding that it plans to also expand capacity for its sous vide production at its Ontario, Canada, plant later this year.
Stampede announces its new partnership with DL Lee & Sons, Inc. This collaboration will allow for Stampede to expand its geographic production footprint into the southeast. The company’s expansion outside of midwestern U.S., first began back in 2018 when they announced their grand opening of their southwest Sunland Park, New Mexico facility. During 2021, Stampede also expanded its footprint by opening Stampede North, a facility in Cambridge, Ontario Canada.
The newest facility in Stampede’s portfolio resides in Bacon County, GA and was rebuilt in 1992 after a fire at the previous building. The plant boasts 155,000 sq ft., housing smoke and sous vide ovens that can support over 80 million pounds of capacity annually. This partnership has brought Stampede to have the largest Sous Vide cook capacity in North America. “It’s very rewarding to see just how far we have come in four short years since we decided to expand outside of Illinois. As we continue to see demand accelerate for Sous Vide cooked products at both Retail and Food Service customers this partnership positions Stampede to immediately address these opportunities for our valued customers.” Stampede COO Vito Giustino said. Canada.
This season the 3rd Annual Stampede Cares ‘Stampede’ Challenge began in an effort to raise money for The Grocery Foundation – a Canadian charitable organization. The challenge goal was to run, walk, 31 miles in 31 days, and for the avid cyclists at Stampede, 3 biking miles equated to 1 walk/run mile. Stampede also donated $1 for every additional mile that exceeded the goal and matched the participant’s donations! The effort of the team and their dedication to surpassing the goal led to nearly a $5,000 donation to the foundation.
“Choosing the Grocery Foundation for this year’s fundraiser was an easy choice. Their mission aligns with Stampede Cares mission and values, and it was gratifying to donate to a local non-profit from my neck of the woods and closely connected to our Stampede North facility,” shared Brock Furlong, Stampede President and CEO. The Grocery Foundation is a Canadian charitable organization that focuses on supporting children’s health and nutrition. Its primary mission is to raise funds and awareness to help provide nutritious food to children in need. The foundation primarily operates in Ontario, Canada, fundraising and providing grants for schools.
A first-time participant, Accounting Controller Jonea O. Davis, ranked in the top ten overall for most miles logged. “I had recently just started with the company and thought joining the challenge would be a great way to get involved and engage with my coworkers”, shared Davis on her experience. “It felt good that I placed in the top ten, but it felt even better raising money for this charity. I enjoy spending my time volunteering and doing community service whenever I can.”
The Stampede teams takes great pride in contributing to an organization dedicated to providing resources and assistance to Ontario’s local community and bringing employees together, especially now across their network in North American. If your company is considering ways to get employees engaged while working toward a common goal, a friendly and healthy competition such as this might be the answer!
Stampede Human Resources Manager, Paola Miranda presenting the donation to Southern New Mexico Project’s President, Rafael Ramos and the Vice President, Carmen Ramos.
At Stampede, our Stampede Cares mission is to contribute to the communities in which our team members live and work. During the month of June, over 65 Stampede team members dedicated their time and energy to the 2nd Annual Stampede Cares Challenge, to raise funds for a local non-profit organization near our Sunland Park facility – theSouthern New Mexico Project, Inc. The goal was to commit to 30 miles in 30 days whether it was walking, running, or biking. To encourage motivation, Stampede offered to donate a $1 to every additional mile that surpassed the goal. In addition, Stampede matched the participant’s donations! The dedication and team effort led to a donation of over $4,500.
The Stampede Human Resources Team welcoming those at the Bridgeview, IL COVID-19 vaccination event.
Stampede, in partnership with the Illinois Department of Public Health, held its second on-site COVID-19 vaccination event at its Bridgeview facility this past Friday, May 21, 2021. The event was open to all Stampede employees, who work at any of the three Illinois facilities, and their families to safely and conveniently be administered the first dose of the Pfizer vaccine.
With the help and encouragement of the Stampede team, the event was successful in having a turnout of nearly 150 people that registered and received their first dose of the vaccine. The second dose will be offered to those that attended on June 11, 2021. The Human Resources Team continues to aid those still seeking vaccination appointments.
