Why does Kobe Beef America process meat at a packing company?
In the meat industry, it is typical for private label companies, such as Kobe Beef America, to send live cattle to packing companies. The packing company processes and butchers the cattle. The meat to be sold under a private label is then sent back to the company where it is cut into specific cuts and packaged for sale. Any parts not shipped back to the private label company is then packaged and sold or used by the meat packing company. Typically, this leftover meat includes inedible pieces such as ears, hoofs, and heads. Sometimes this includes beef tongue.
