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Mistica Foods begins full-scale operations

Mistica Foods LLC began its full-scale operations recently.

September 4, 2014

Mistica Foods LLC began its full-scale operations recently.

"We are excited about the opportunity to play an important and growing role in today's value-added protein product category," Walas said in a company press release. "We have been creating significant momentum with this newly formed company by focusing on increasing our customers' market share as well as retaining their current market share by consistently providing innovative and on-trend menu solutions as well as cost savings strategies."

Monika Rose Walas, president and founding investor, established the beef, poultry, pork and lamb processing company in May 2014. Mistica Foods employs 200 people at its 40,000-square-foot production plant and distribution facility, and currently serves several national and international customers.

Previously, Walas headed the strategic innovation team at Quantum Foods LLC, an industry-leading protein processor.

Walas (formerly Bleka) grew up in the meat manufacturing business. "I would ask my dad to take me along with him to work on Saturdays from the age of 5, and was just always intrigued with the entire process. His work ethic and determination is something that has definitely shaped me," she said.