National Restaurant Association (NRA) officials said attendee and exhibitor numbers both showed positive growth at NRA's 91st annual Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show.
Poultry in paradise? Margaritaville Foods, Exeter, N.H., has expanded its island-inspired product line with three varieties of Margaritaville chicken breast chunks.
Competition is alive and well in the broiler chicken industry and benefits chicken farmers, poultry companies and consumers, according to a new industry study.
Prepared meats and sandwiches processor Pierre Foods Inc., Cincinnati, said it plans in August to close its pre-cooked chicken and meats plant in Rome, Ga.
Officials for the American Meat Institute (AMI), the Food Marketing Institute (FMI) and the United Fresh Produce Association (UFPA) said they will co-locate their trade shows.
Food equipment, ingredient and labeling companies were among a select few named as "Supplier of the Year" by meat, poultry and prepared foods giant Tyson Foods Inc.
Hain Pure Protein Corporation ("HPP"), Plainville, N.Y., said it agreed to sell its Kosher Valley chicken and turkey brand to Empire Kosher Poultry Inc., Mifflintown, Pa.
Pilgrim's Pride Corporation said it plans to close its corporate headquarters building in Pittsburg, Texas, as well as a satellite corporate office in Atlanta as part of its continued integration with JBS USA.
Looking to expand its Canadian national presence, diversified meats processor Sofina Foods Inc., Markham, Ont., said it plans to purchase Lilydale Inc., Edmonton, Alb.