CEO Lovette sees potential in prepared foods, exports.

Don Butler will oversee stakeholder engagement in North Carolina.

Higher volumes of fresh pork and favorable sales mix with poultry lift Meat Products segment.

Export market restrictions and other factors negatively impact the company’s earnings.

A sharp increase in hog supplies drags on prices for pork.

Two workers are fired; animal welfare group files criminal complaint.

The company developed a poultry-based ingredient designed to be blended into food and enhance nutritional value.

The company's Health and Safety Department launches a new pilot program designed to emphasize open communication.

Sam Rovit succeeds Robert Horowitz as CEO

The company outlook is stable after recently announced acquisitions and dispositions, according to the ratings services.