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An Update from Sanderson Farms Regarding COVID-19

March 24, 2020

As COVID-19 continues to impact our daily lives, we are committed to taking every precaution necessary to keep you, our employees, and the communities in which we operate healthy and safe. While there are no known signs that COVID-19 is transferable through food or food packaging, we share global concerns over the spread and impact of the virus.

Former Butterball CEO Kerry Doughty Passes Away After Cancer Battle

Doughty was also the immediate past chairman of the National Turkey Federation (NTF).

March 18, 2020

Butterball, LLC and the National Turkey Federation announce the passing of Kerry Curtis Doughty on March 17, 2020, following a brave battle with cancer. Doughty was the immediate past chairman of the National Turkey Federation (NTF) and the president and CEO of Butterball until his departure from the company in December 2018.

Bachoco invests in processed swine business in Mexico

SASA boasts a production capacity of about 15,000 swine per week, and participates in the national and export markets.

December 2, 2019

Industrias Bachoco S.A.B. de C.V., Mexico, announced plans to invest in Sonora Agropecuaria S.A. de C.V. (SASA), a Mexico City, Mexico-based swine processing and distributor.

Innovative Poultry Products expands Olar, S.C., operations

The $505,000 expansion will allow the company to bring previously outsourced production in-house.

December 2, 2019

Innovative Poultry Products announced plans to expand its Olar, S.C., headquarters operations.

Cornerstone Processing to open poultry processing plant in Pine Bluff, AR

Cornerstone experienced significant improvements and renovations to the plant in anticipation of an early 2020 opening for operations.

December 2, 2019

Cornerstone PB Holdings LLC, Los Angeles, and Cornerstone Processing LLC, El Paso, Texas, announced plans to open a poultry processing plant in Pine Bluff, Ark., creating up to 150 new jobs.

Butterball debuts inaugural social responsibility report

Team members’ safety, health and satisfaction is Butterball’s top priority.

October 8, 2019

Butterball, Garner, N.C., launched its inaugural corporate social responsibility report, “The Butterball Way,” which showcases how Butterball delivered responsible, sustainable food and agriculture practices in 2018.

Tyson Foods expands Camilla, Ga., processing plant

Construction on the $34.2 million project entails a 35,000-square-foot expansion and a new “mega line.”

September 18, 2019

Tyson Foods, Springdale, Ark., expanded its Camilla, Ga., processing plant, creating 100 new jobs.

House of Raefrod Farms Arcadia Feed Mill

House of Raeford Farms announces $40M feed mill for Louisiana complex

The company will also make $7 million worth of building modifications and add new equipment to the hatchery in Gibsland, La., and to the processing plant in Arcadia.

July 25, 2019

House of Raeford Farms, Rose Hill, N.C., announced that construction would begin this summer on a new feed mill for its Arcadia, La., complex.

Bettcher Industries acquires Cantrell

With this acquisition, Bettcher Industries expands its presence in the poultry industry, including the ability to offer a wider range of equipment and system solutions to processors.

March 27, 2019

Bettcher Industries, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio, acquired Cantrell, a Gainesville, Ga.-based manufacturer of equipment and systems for the poultry processing industry.

IPPE 2019 breaks records with 33,000 registrants & 1,420 exhibitors

February 26, 2019

The 2019 International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) surpassed 600,000 square feet of exhibit space and broke records with 33,000 registrants and 1,420 exhibitors at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta Feb. 12-14.