Market expansion and pork production programs will benefit.

The group is taking major growth steps in product innovation and distribution.

The company said no one was injured.

The Chicago company being purchased has more than 700 employees.

The company is based in Omaha, Nebraska.

Nikki Vazquez brings almost 20 years of experience to the position.

Marc Broccoli and Matthew Landis bring supply chain and R&D expertise to the beef company.

The company expects the transaction to yield significant sales growth.

The ready-to-eat products were distributed to foodservice customers nationwide.