ABOUT US

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Our Company's History

Over 60 Years

Established in 1959 by Lawrence Dayton, Dayton Meat Products, formerly the Malcom Locker, has continued to be a family tradition. What started out with just two employees has grown to ten full-time and eight part-time workers. The business has expanded from just custom meat-processing to custom jerky, deer, sandwiches, homemade pies, and catering. In 1999, Lawrence retired and sold the business to his two sons, Bill and David, and son-in-law, Mark Lang, who are the current owners today.


Our current facility was built in 1994. This building includes our slaughter house, garage, smoke house, cutting rooms, and store.

Award Winning Meat

Trust our team's hands

Dayton Meat Products competes in competitions throughout the year that include the Iowa State Fair, Quad State Competition, Iowa Meat Producers, and the American Association of Meat Producers. We have won numerous awards over the years for our dried beef, bacon, ham, and jerkies.

American Associate Of Meat Processors Convention Awards

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2021 Reserve Grand Champion - Andouille Sausage

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2021 Reserve Grand Champion - Ham - Bone-In Lightweight

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2021 Reserve Grand Champion - Ham - Semi-Boneless

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2021 Reserve Grand Champion - Pepper Flavored Small Diameter Smoked & Cooked Sausage

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2017 Grand Champion - Bacon Lightweight

Other Awards

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Poweshiek County Fair Kings 2021

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2016 Iowa State Fair - Grand Champion Bacon

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2016 Iowa State Fair - Grand Champion Ham

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Where to Find Our Products

From Our Smokehouse to Your Local Store

You don’t have to come all the way to Dayton to enjoy the quality and flavor of Dayton Meat Products—we bring it to you! Our smoked meats, sausages, deli items, and specialty products are available at a variety of local and regional grocery stores across Iowa.


We’re proud to partner with trusted retailers who share our passion for offering fresh, local products. Whether you're picking up your weekly groceries or planning for a special occasion, look for the Dayton Meat Products label in the following locations:

Meet Our Team

Get To Know Dayton Meat products

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Check Out Our Products

Come by and shop in-store

We offer custom processing and a wide selection of award-winning meats. Our meat products include fresh, frozen, and smoked.