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.

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.

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.

National Beef Packing Company LLC, Kansas City, Mo., said it promoted President Tim Klein to the additional post of chief executive officer.

Stuffed chicken breast leader Barber Foods, Portland, Maine, now offers a low-cal, lowfat option to beef burgers.

Chicken, pork and beef processing giant Tyson Foods Inc., Springdale, Ark., recognized five of its vendors with “Supplier of the Year” distinctions.

Chicken, beef and pork giant Tyson Foods Inc., Springdale, Ark., honored five companies during its fourth annual "Supplier of the Year" awards program.