Built to fill a gap the industry hasn't seen yet

Over the next 5 to 10 years, the protein industry will face a challenge it has never encountered at this scale: the most significant generational transfer of strategic expertise and leadership in decades. The men and women who built the supply chains, developed the relationships, and accumulated decades of market intuition are entering the next chapter of their careers. When that transition happens, institutional knowledge goes with them.

Michael DiSabato saw this coming. After 30 years working across the protein supply chain, he founded HighLine Consulting Group to ensure that the next generation of industry leaders has access to the strategic depth and market intelligence that only comes from deep operational experience.

Michael DiSabato

Michael brings over 30 years of hands-on experience across the protein supply chain, with deep expertise in procurement, commodity analysis, and supply chain strategy. His career spans the operational realities of the industry, from feed yards to finished products.

The idea for HighLine Consulting Group crystallized when suppliers began seeking Michael's perspective on market conditions and strategic direction. That signal confirmed what he had observed: as experienced leaders transition out of operational roles, the industry faces a growing gap in the kind of strategic insight that only comes from decades of market participation.

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Industry associations

MICA

Meat Import Council of America, providing connections across processing and distribution.

Meat Institute

The leading trade association for the meat packing and processing industry.

Business of Agriculture
Success Group

A collaborative network focused on business development and operational excellence in agriculture.

What we want you to know

HighLine Consulting Group brings real-world experience to the challenges you face today. We excel at market analysis and interpretation, drawing on diverse independent strategies to deliver clarity. We are not here to tell you how to run your business. We are here to provide clean information and strategic advice that helps your procurement teams accomplish more.