New Abattoir Fulfilling Regional Needs
Published on February 16, 2010
Provincially Inspected Meat Processing Plant Opening Spring 2010.
New abattoir fulfilling immense community need in Southeast Alberta.
As a result of many years of planning and preparation, Deerview Meats will be opening the doors to its state-of-art meat processing facility, in April 2010, to service the agricultural and meat industries in the region.
Six years in the making, owner Perry Deering has built his family operated business, into a savvy and prosperous meat wholesaling company. Addressing the needs of the region, Deerview Meats opens as the only local company to take the products from start to finish.
Located just 19km Southeast of Medicine Hat on the Trans Canada Highway, the 9360 sq ft. facility primarily focuses on beef but will also process pork, bison, lamb and deer. With a 45-50 head capacity per week, Deering feels he can provide a much needed service to a variety of local consumers including: farmers and ranchers, 4-H clubs, meat shops, and restaurants. Addressing customer expectations Deering explains, “not only will Deerview Meats specialize in custom slaughter and custom cutting, it will showcase multiple deli counters that carry a full line of fresh and value-added meat products. Naturally raised and organic products will also be available.”
As the only provincially inspected facility of its kind in the region, all Deerview Meats products will be government inspected for resale, ensuring the highest level of quality control. Additional features of the plant include one of the most efficient product flow designs within the province, temperature controlled environments at all stages of production, and an easily accessed location on the number one highway.
Recognizing the secondary industry opportunities, the Economic Development Alliance of Southeast Alberta and its Agricultural Committee have been working towards establishment of an Abattoir for the region, and have supported Perry Deering throughout his venture.
“It really took a turn when the EDA got involved; I was given a political voice that drew in the right attention,” explains Deering. “The involvement from the committee is how things became visible. I can fight my own battles, but sometimes you just need assistance and team work; this is a blueprint of that.”