Looking to expand its Canadian national presence, diversified meats processor Sofina Foods Inc., Markham, Ont., said it plans to purchase Lilydale Inc., Edmonton, Alb.

Citing southern market growth for case-ready beef and pork, Tyson Foods, Inc., Springdale, Ark., said it plans to shift some production from its Council Bluffs, Iowa, case-ready plant to facilities in Goodlettsville, Tenn., and Sherman, Texas.

Meat and poultry processor Quantum Foods LLC, Bolingbrook, Ill., said it merged with a former customer, North Star Foods Inc., St. Charles, Minn.

Smithfield Foods, Inc., Smithfield, Va., said it sold two meat processing operations, including one in the United States and the other in China.

The Enid (Okla.) News & Eagle reported that local processor Advance Food Co. agreed to purchase the operating assets of Whitaker Foods.

Chicken, beef and pork giant Tyson Foods Inc., Springdale, Ark., said it promoted two company veterans to new senior posts.

Sadler’s Smokehouse, Ltd., Frisco, Texas, says its new Dinner for Two line not only addresses what people want to eat -- but also the way they want to eat.

Los Angeles retail meats processor Farmer John introduced new products across four categories -- in conjunction with improved packaging and a new brand logo to "make a premium statement at the shelf."

Meat processing giant JBS S.A., Sao Paolo, Brazil, said today that it received U.S. Dept. of Justice approval to acquire Pilgrim's Pride Corp., Pittsburg, Texas.

Cargill Meat Solutions, Wichita, Kan., has re-launched its Tender Choice® line of "premium enhanced" pork products.