Company faces renewed pressure from sharp rise in pork costs.

The company plans to accelerate price increases in the second quarter.

Production has been shifted to the company's new prepared-foods plant.

Protinis join REV, P3 and Hillshire's Snacking line as meat protein-based snack options.

Many of the changes will take place following the divestiture of the Canada Bread business.

The firm will install new meat-processing equipment.

With new plant network completion will come improved performance, according to the company.

CEO says the company is committed to its meat business and sees growth opportunities in Canada and elsewhere,

The transaction includes six rendering plants.