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A Nose For The Niche
December 11, 2006
•Article: A Nose For The Niche
DiLuigi Foods' varied portfolio of fresh meat products demands sophisticated metal detection.
By Nicole Zaro Stahl
DiLuigi Foods has a keen eye for up-and-coming sectors of the meat business. Founded in 1950, the Boston area processor got its start as a manufacturer of fresh Italian sausage. In the mid-1980's, with second-generation owner Lou DiLuigi Jr., at the helm, the company began to branch out, first into poultry, ultimately introducing 16 flavors of chicken sausage and three flavors of turkey sausage.
Since then, several new initiatives have extended the DiLuigi product line. One major – and gutsy – move occurred about two years ago, when the processor decided to add shaved beef for Philadelphia-style cheese steaks to its repertoire. This wasn't just another me-too offering. DiLuigi incorporated a special twist, replacing the conventional overwrapped box with modified atmosphere packaging – and a 10-day refrigerated shelf life.
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SOURCE: Lock Inspection Systems
