Profits more than double on strong sales.

Layoffs are part of an ongoing realignment at the company.

JBS reported it assumed $2.75 billion in debt to acquire Marfrig's processed foods brand

An employee was run over and pinned under a truck.

The document also reveals Smithfield tried to buy a packaged meats company.

JBS Canada facility slaughtering 4,000 cattle per day.

Fitch Ratings takes action after Seara Brasil buyout news.

Deal allows Marfrig to relieve its debt load.

Securities will be offered in three series with successively higher interest rates.