Smith reveals Hillshire has been an acquisition target for almost two years.

Pilgrim's Pride said it would not increase its bid beyond $7.7 billion.

The firm's sow facilities will be group housing by the end of 2015.

Chief executive calls health science business a ‘category in the making’.

New convenience products added to beef line.

Meat companies need acquisitions to grow, diversify, ratings agency says.

The incident is under investigation.

Mercy For Animals video does not depict any willful acts of negligence or mistreatment, according to the company.

Vice chairman post will oversee operations, R&D and other key areas.

The company announced plans to close hog-processing operations in Bornholm.