The Univ. of Arkansas announced the establishment of the Blockchain Center of Excellence.

Plant-based meats, deli products and expanded meal kit offerings rule the retail scene.

Acquisitions and economic changes led headlines for the month.

Bloomberg reported that an acquisition deal could be valued at more than $3 billion.

The company is closing the oldest ham smokehouse in Smithfield, Virginia.

The students’ areas of study include processing, mechanical engineering and electrical engineering.

Scott Shotter comes over from Moe’s Southwest Grill.

Several companies and restaurants will be giving consumers a chance to cash in on July 18.

The ban is part of the company’s drive to reduce environmental impacts.

John Schnatter stepped down as chairman of the board after he apologized for using a racial slur during a conference call.