Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, Northwood Foods
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In a June 10, 2025 release, Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Chair of the Senate Small Business Committee, announced Northwood Foods of Worth County as the Small Business of the Week. The release says Brian Burkard founded Northwood Foods in 1998 to provide tailored services for processing pork. It says the business had two major plant expansions in 2001 and 2006 and now operates a 40,000-square-foot facility that processes more than 600,000 pounds of fresh pork daily. It adds that Northwood Foods celebrated its 27th anniversary in February.
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Title: Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, Northwood Foods Date: 2025-06-10 Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, Northwood Foods June 10, 2025 Read the release on Sen. Ernst's website HERE. Throughout this Congress, Chair Ernst plans to recognize a small business in every one of Iowa’s 99 counties. RED OAK, Iowa – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Chair of the Senate Small Business Committee, today announced her Small Business of the Week: Northwood Foods of Worth County. Throughout the 119th Congress, Chair Ernst plans to recognize a small business in every one of Iowa’s 99 counties. “Built on prime values, Northwood Foods continues to make every cut count,” said Chair Ernst. “From fabrication to distribution, Northwood Foods has been delivering pork with precision and pride since 1998—serving clients, communities, and families worldwide.” In 1998, Brian Burkard founded Northwood Foods with a vision to provide high-quality, tailored services for processing pork. The business expanded quickly, and in just two years, it began to serve clients both domestically and internationally. Northwood Foods had two major plant expansions in 2001 and 2006 and now operates a 40,000-square-foot facility that processes more than 600,000 pounds of fresh pork daily and produces a broad selection of cuts. In February, Northwood Foods celebrated its 27th anniversary. ### Permalink: https://www.sbc.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2025/6/ernst-names-small-business-of-the-week-northwood-foods
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