The two organizations will host a pork loin challenge to supplement the World Barbecue Championship.

The pork processor will acquire Elit SRL and Vericom SRL for an undisclosed amount.

Gov. Ricketts signed an agreement with trade officials in Japan to increase shipments from the company’s Crete plant.

Smithfield Foods’ sponsorship of Richard Petty Motorsports will expire at the end of 2017.

Pitmasters and pork will be featured at the Labor Day weekend event.

The company will add a distribution center and expand its blast cell cold storage.

The companies formed a joint venture in 2013.

The Smithfield Foods seasoning company was chosen out of 500 Yum! suppliers.

The brand will remain the official smoked sausage and deli meat of the event.

Ernest Servantes is helping the company reach more Latinos during the grilling season.