08/11/2025
NEWSWANGER MEATS WINS NATIONAL HONOR
ELIZABETHTOWN, PA(August11, 2025) – NEWSWANGER MEATS, SHILOH, OHIO, won national recognition at the 2025 American Cured Meat Championships (ACMC), held July 24-26, in Kansas City, MO. This event is held in conjunction with the annual convention of the American Association of Meat Processors (AAMP).
The ACMC draws participants from across the United States. This year, there were 873 entries in 30 product classes, making it the largest event since 2012. In total, 76 AAMP members participated in the competition. Meat processors enter their products for evaluation by judges who are meat scientists and specialists in the industry. All entries are judged on aroma, flavor, eye appeal, color, and texture. The Top Four products in each class are given awards: Reserve Champion (fourth place), Champion (third), Reserve Grand Champion (second), and Grand Champion (first).
NEWSWANGER MEATS was awarded:
• GRAND CHAMPION in the SMALL DIAMETER SMOKED AND COOKED CLASS
The specific product is named SMOKED KIELBASA and is available in the deli at Newswanger Meats.
AAMP Executive Director Chris Young said, “The 2025 ACMC was our largest competition in more than a dozen years, so finishing in the Top Four was even more difficult than usual. Our judges were very impressed with the quality of the products that were entered this year. On behalf of AAMP and our members, we congratulate NEWSWANGER MEATS for their outstanding accomplishment.”
NEWSWANGER MEATS is a member of the American Association of Meat Processors, the nation’s largest trade organization representing small businesses in the meat industry.
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The American Association of Meat Processors (AAMP) is North America's largest meat trade organization. It is the mission of AAMP to provide quality service, knowledge through education, regulatory representation, and networking opportunities for our members. For more information, visit www.aamp.com.