Case-ready meat is booming. No longer a niche, it’s now the norm.

In 2022, over 83% of fresh meat products and 85% of ground beef were sold as case-ready, up dramatically from just 3% for ground beef in 2018. Consumers, especially younger generations, value convenience, longer shelf life, fewer cross-contamination risks, and clear on-pack branding. For retailers, case-ready reduces labor costs, shrinkage, and complexities associated with in-store cutting.

Producers must adapt to centralized operations, high-throughput grinding, and stringent sanitation standards. They’re looking for consistency across large batches, efficient throughput aligned to packing lines, reduced labor needs with automated and easy-to-maintain systems, safety-centric components to prevent contamination, and reliable OEM support for uptime and part quality.

1. High-Performance, Customizable Grinders
From the compact Brutus to the robust Maximus, Rome offers grinders engineered for large-volume, consistent output meeting ground beef demands of 65k+ lb/hr.

2. Pipe-In-Place Safety and Sanitation Enhancements
Add-ons like the BORR (Built-On Retaining Ring) and RRS (Rome Reclaim System) reduce manual handling, simplify plate changes, and minimize cross-contamination, perfect for high-sanitization environments.

3. Full OEM Aftermarket Support
Rome backs up its products with preventative maintenance, audits, refurbishments, and parts, all under one roof. For case-ready plants, this ensures consistent operation and dependable performance.

4. Made-in-USA Quality with Precision Engineering
Built in Sheldon, Iowa, every Rome grinder and component delivers reliability, traceability, and quick-turn responsiveness, essential for tight case-ready production timelines.

As case-ready demand continues to surge, producers need partners who understand both the daily grind (literally!) and long-term ROI. With combo offerings like industrial grinders, innovative add-ons, and aftermarket service, Rome empowers plants to maximize yield and efficiency, speed setup and changeover, safeguard product integrity, and minimize operational risk and downtime.

The world may run on packaged convenience, but Rome helps you keep pace with quality and productivity.