The company is investing in a new automated distribution system.

Higher poultry prices lift company profit despite strong grain prices.

Animals fed beta-agonist to be harvested by Sept. 30.

Smithfield CEO compensation declines on losses in hog production.

Cargill’s reputation for processing excellence transcends red meat at its Virginia turkey complex.

Company insists it did not acquire assets of troubled French poultry processor.

Hormel battles pork belly costs.

Maple Leaf Foods sells rendering, biodiesel business.

Jennie-O Turkey Store and refrigerated foods show strong performance.