Unable to resolve U.S. government anti-trust concerns, Brazil's JBS S.A., Sao Paulo, said it terminated discussions to buy National Beef Packing Co.

Tyson Foods Inc.'s next chief executive officer will be selected from the Springdale, Ark.-based company's internal pool of management.

Beef processor FPL Foods LLC, Augusta, Ga., said it will close its West Columbia, S.C., plant at the end of January, only eight months after opening the facility.

Kayem Foods agreed to acquire seven regional brands of frankfurters and deli products from Tyson Foods.