Formed in 1936 as Excel Packing Company, Cargill Meat Solutions Corporation is a beef processor turned into one of the leading processors and distributors of fresh beef, pork, turkey and cooked as well as marinated meats. Located in Fresno, Calif., it operates in more than 50 locations, including state-of-the-art processing plants, distribution services and sales offices across four continents. The company owns a dozen major brands, which include Angus Pride, Shady Brook Farms, Excel, Sterling Silver, Honeysuckle White, Circle T Beef, Meadlowland Farms ground beef, Tender Choice, Preferred Angus beef, Stoneside pork, Ranchers Registry Angus beef, Tender Ridge Angus beef, Rumba, Valley Tradition beef and Good Nature pork.