USMEF wishes to welcome Beef Products, Inc. (BPI) as a new member. In business for more than 30 years, BPI’s four plants typically produce beef that is 94 percent to 97 percent lean, a key ingredient in low fat ground beef and other items for which lean beef is an essential ingredient. The main product lines are Eldon’s Signature Smokehouse line of smokes and pre cooked meats, boneless lean beef trimmings and boxed beef and pork for food service. BPI is currently exporting to the Caribbean, Canada and Mexico and wants to expand to Asia and the Middle East. Contact information: Beef Products Inc. Jeff Carlson, Assistant Director for Sales & Marketing 891 Two Rivers Drive Dakota Dunes, SD 57049 Web site: www.beefproducts.com jcarlson@beefproducts.com Tel: (605) 217-8015 Additional contact: Mike Hesse, mhesse@beefproducts.com