The nation's largest dairy cooperative, Dairy Farmers of America Inc. (DFA) said it sold its National Dairy company business for an undisclosed amount to Mexican dairy giant Grupo Industria LALA.
Chicken processing giant Pilgrim's Pride Corp., Pittsburg, Texas, said it hired William Snyder, managing partner of CRG Partners Group LLC, Dallas, as chief restructuring officer.
North American dairy giant Saputo Inc., Montreal, said overall efficiency influenced its decision to simply close a Hinesburg, Vt., cheese plant damaged by a fire.