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Tyson Foods to acquire BRF S.A

This deal builds on the company’s growth strategy to expand offerings of value-added protein in global markets.

February 7, 2019

Tyson Foods, Inc., Springdale, Ark., announced plans to acquire the Thai and European operations of BRF S.A.

Portable refrigerated chicken snacks

January 14, 2019

Foster Farms, Livingston, Calif., introduced Bold Bites, a new on-the-go chicken snack that’s fully cooked and ready-to-eat.

Harrison Poultry breaks ground on $72M feed mill

The project is projected to add more than 236 jobs immediately.

December 6, 2018

Harrison Poultry, Inc., Bethlehem, Ga., announced plans to construct a new $72 million chicken feed manufacturing facility and hatchery in Crawfordville, Ga.

Cargill acquires CAMPOLLO, expands global poultry business

CAMPOLLO will expand Cargill's protein business in Latin America, which includes businesses in Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua.

November 30, 2018

Cargill, Minneapolis, acquired CAMPOLLO, a Colombia-based producer of chicken and protein products.

PERDUE unveils new packaging to resonate with Millennials

The contemporary design introduces a variety of playful illustrations and vibrant colors aimed to inspire and connect with Millennials.

September 17, 2018

PERDUE Farms, Salisbury, Md., introduced a new, modern package design for its line of fresh chicken.

George’s to acquire Ozark Mountain Poultry

OMP produces antibiotic-free and non-GMO chicken products under the Forester Farmers Market brand for retail and foodservice channels.

September 6, 2018

George’s Inc., Springdale, Ark., announced plans to acquire Ozark Mountain Poultry, Inc. (OMP), Rogers, Ark.

Perdue Foods opens Southeast distribution center

The Perdue Southeast Distribution Center receives fresh packaged chicken products from Perdue plants to be weighed, priced, labeled and shipped to customers.

September 5, 2018

Perdue Foods, Salisbury, Md., opened a new Southeast distribution center in Rincon, Ga.

Tyson Foods to acquire Keystone Foods

Keystone supplies chicken, beef, fish and pork to quick-service restaurant chains, as well as retail and convenience store channels.

August 20, 2018

Tyson Foods, Inc., Springdale, Ark., reached a definitive agreement to buy the Keystone Foods business from Marfrig Global Foods for $2.16 billion.

PERDUE develops certified-organic fully cooked chicken products

August 7, 2018

Perdue, Salisbury, Md., introduced PERDUE SIMPLY SMART Organics, a line of frozen, fully-cooked breaded and certified-organic chicken products.

Survey shows U.S. chicken consumption remains strong

The majority of consumers (89%) want more information about the chicken they buy and eat, and 57% would look for that information on the product package.

July 24, 2018

U.S. chicken consumption remains high, and consumers are hungry for more information about the chicken they purchase, according to a survey commissioned by the National Chicken Council (NCC), Washington, D.C.