The new facility will house 1,000 employees and the executive team.

The poultry company is locating its corporate offices and a deboning operation to a former Vlasic plant near Millsboro, Delaware.

A National Food Policy Council would help guide implementation of Canada’s national food policy.

Joe Jordan takes over as executive VP – international and Art D’Elia will be senior VP – chief brand and innovation officer.

Carpenter has served as an industry trade association leader since 2007.

The chicken processor plans to continue paying employees.

The proposal is based on the grounds that OLPP exceeds USDA’s authority.

The rule could benefit small meat and poultry processors in future litigation.

Walmart, JD.com, IBM and Tsinghua Univ. to apply technology for food traceability.

Attendees can learn about robotics and packaging technology during the three-day trade show.