Numerous local meat processors were recognized among the best in the state at the recent Iowa Meat Processor Association annual contest.

Double Dutch Meat Processing and In’t Veld’s of Pella, as well as Leighton Processed Meats and the Sully Locker were recognized in different categories, including specialty ham, Canadian bacon, cured and smoked beef, jerky, snack sticks, and summer sausage. Find a full list of the awards at KNIAKRLS.com.

Class 2 – Specialty Ham
Reserve Champion Sully Locker Sully

Class 4 – Canadian Bacon
Grand Champion Leighton Processed Meats Leighton

Class 7 – Cured & Smoked Beef
Champion In’t Veld’s Meat Market Pella

Class 8 – Jerky – Whole Muscle
Grand Champion Sully Locker Sully

Class 12 – Summer Sausage – Cooked
Reserve Grand Champion In’t Veld’s Meat Market Pella