The new owners plan to rename the company to Hilltop Meat Market.

The company will shift the beef production line to Mundelein, Ill.

Sales, volume and earnings all decline in the second quarter.

Two contractor layer operations reported outbreaks in May.

Whetstone Distribution is a newly formed distributor in the Midwest.

CEO says consumer adjustment to higher prices will take time.

Company plans $230 million investment in network-wide projects.

Other unions are looking at possibly striking as well in Canada.

The acquisition will grow its presence in core and adjacent markets of Central and Southeastern United States.

Forever Feed Technologies is building a high-volume facility in California.