Citing strong demand for fresh, boneless chicken, Sanderson Farms, Inc., Laurel, Miss., is considering plans to build a de-boning plant in Goldsboro, N.C.
Kayem Foods Inc., Chelsea,
Mass., isn't chicken about flavorful new products. The latest addition
to its al fresco chicken sausage line is Chipotle Chorizo with Mango.
Competition is alive and well in the broiler chicken industry and benefits chicken farmers, poultry companies and consumers, according to a new industry study.
Prepared meats and sandwiches processor Pierre Foods Inc., Cincinnati, said it plans in August to close its pre-cooked chicken and meats plant in Rome, Ga.
Hain Pure Protein Corporation ("HPP"), Plainville, N.Y., said it agreed to sell its Kosher Valley chicken and turkey brand to Empire Kosher Poultry Inc., Mifflintown, Pa.
Pilgrim's Pride Corporation said it plans to close its corporate headquarters building in Pittsburg, Texas, as well as a satellite corporate office in Atlanta as part of its continued integration with JBS USA.
The Tri-City (Wash.) Herald reported that ConAgra Foods' Lamb-Weston business plans on May 30 to close its frozen potato processing plant in Prosser, Wash.
California's El Pollo Loco chicken restaurant chain is spreading its wings and flying into the retail market with the chain's new Pollo Bowl frozen entree line appearing in southern California retail outlets.
Now that it has exited bankruptcy, chicken processing giant Pilgrim's Pride Corp. plans to eliminate about 230 corporate and administrative positions during the first phase of its integration with Brazilian meat company JBS SA.
