Christison led the association for more than three decades.

The concept will create a digital retail concept and give all of the company's store formats 'full connectivity.'

The retailer added 7,000 workers during the most recent fiscal year.

Restaurant counts

The grocery chain has plans for a major expansion.

Quality usurps convenience according to report

Lawsuit claims chickens are treated no differently than other mass-produced chickens on the market.

Value-added chicken features multi-use, convenience for consumers.

Anders Hemphill is a Smithfield, JBS alum.

Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn was on hand as company executives announce the project.