Pork and turkey processing giant Smithfield Foods, Inc., Smithfield, Va., said Richard J. M. Poulson, executive vice president, will retire from Smithfield effective September 1, 2010.
Several refrigerated and frozen food processors were among those recently honored as top suppliers by casual restaurant operator T.G.I. Friday's USA, Carrollton, Texas.
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.
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.