By Sarah Light, staff writer

GENEVA &8212; Since March 1, a new owner has taken over the reins of Geneva Meats & Processing.

The company&8217;s new owner, Paul Smith of Blooming Prairie, said he is committed to improving the quality of the business and would like to thank all of the company&8217;s customers for their continued support.

Smith comes down every day to Geneva to check out the business operations.

&8220;They&8217;re doing a good job &8212; making lots of repairs and updating equipment,&8221; said Manager Diane Smith.

The federally-inspected meat processing business employs 15 people. It has been up and running for at least 40 years under various ownerships.

&8220;We are happy that there&8217;s new owners and our customers are too,&8221; Office Manager Kim Farr said.

The company sells halves and quarters of beef and pig from animals locally-grown and offers butchering services on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.

The business also cuts steaks for restaurants, delivers meat up to the Twin Cities and runs a custom slaughtering operation.

Recently, the company purchased a new delivery truck to help with operations.

Throughout all the changes, Diane and Farr said they are pleased with the direction of the business.

For more information on Geneva Meats, contact 256-7214.