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John Soules Foods is a family-owned meat processing company based in Tyler, Texas, founded in 1975. Originally known as Country Jims Meats, the company specializes in ready-to-cook and fully cooked meat products, particularly beef and chicken fajitas. Under the leadership of co-CEOs Mark Soules and John Soules Jr., the company has expanded significantly, including the opening of a new facility in Valley, Alabama, in 2021, which increased its production capacity to nearly 300 million pounds annually. The company offers a variety of fresh and frozen proteins, including beef and chicken fajitas, breaded chicken products, and retail-ready meats. John Soules Foods serves a diverse customer base, including foodservice distributors, national restaurant chains, retail supermarkets, and institutional programs. The company has experienced notable growth, achieving record sales during the COVID-19 pandemic and receiving recognition as *The National Provisioner*’s 2022 Processor of the Year for its innovation and operational excellence.
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