Weak beef, chicken and pork markets are pushing the company to reduce costs and improve efficiencies. 

The retailer took over Webster City Custom Meats’ operations at the start of May.

The product will be available through the end of August.

The Chicken Farmers of Ontario approved the move by the two companies.

Menus grow as the restaurant industry continues to recover.

Both groups conveyed the industry’s views regarding important agricultural issues.

Russell Thomas spent 33 years at the meat producer.

The company is expanding capacity at plants in Illinois and Ontario.

The pilot underground delivery system uses autonomous robots to transport food to customers’ cars.