The Monroe (La.) News-Star said a U.S. Bankruptcy Court judge approved and finalized the $80 million sale of Pilgrim's Pride Corp.'s chicken processing plant in Farmerville, La.
Meat industry media reported that Daniel Feinberg has assumed the posts of president and CEO at Dakota Beef LLC, an organic beef processor in Howard, S.D.
Barbecue season is approaching and Lloyd’s Barbecue Co. (Hormel Foods Corp.) is ready with three 17-ounce Restaurant Style offerings. Varieties include Sliced Brisket, Pulled Pork and Boneless Smoked Pork Chops.
Hormel Foods Corp., Austin, Minn., said Gary Ray, president of the company's protein units, and Russell Potter, vice president of operations-grocery products division, will retire.
HORMEL FOODS CORP., Austin, Minn., said it expects by November 2009 to build a $89 million plant in Dubuque, Iowa, to process shelf-stable microwaveable meals.