Smithfield names new president of hog production operations
Feb. 20
Kraig Westerbeek has spent most of his 30-plus-year career addressing environmental issues in the pork industry.
Butterball contractor dies in accident at North Carolina plant
Feb. 27
The company said there is an ongoing investigation.
Miami Beef acquires Hofmann Sausage Co.
Feb. 13
The Florida-based beef company was founded in 1972.
West Liberty announces 260 layoffs
Feb. 20
The company said the ready-to-eat slicing operations would move to its Illinois plant.
Tyson updates closure date for Indiana plant
Feb. 23
The company originally wanted to close the facility in March.
Cargill evaluates protein trends in 2024 report
Feb. 6
The Protein Profile targeted four consumer trends to look at this year.
Performance Food Group breaks ground on new facility
Feb. 7
Expansion plans include additional distribution warehouse space and a meat processing facility.
Missouri Prime Beef Packers closing plant
Feb. 28
The company submitted a WARN notice to the state of Missouri.
Maple Leaf Foods combining meat, plant-based businesses
Feb. 23
During its earnings report, the company also announced new executive hires.
Conecuh Sausage starts plans for second production facility
Feb. 16
The company is investing $58 million in the new location.
