After closing operations in 2009, Pilgrim’s Pride agreed to sell the property to the City of Athens.

Adam Deckinger has been a senior VP at the company since 2018.

The new pork product supplements the company’s three other jerky varieties.

The Nebraska-based company now offers non-GMO, 100% grass-fed and finished beef.

Fast-food operator implemented an updated business strategy in May.

The NorthScope ERP software will support Hodie Meats’ recently opened Georgia facility.

Looking ahead, producers, processors and retailers must appeal to evolving demographics.

The company plans to open an Eastern territory office outside of Nashville.