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Tyson to build state-of-the-art chicken operation in eastern KS

The operation, currently scheduled to begin production mid-2019, will produce pre-packaged trays of fresh chicken for retail grocery stores nationwide.

September 5, 2017

Tyson Foods, Inc., Springdale, Ark., announced plans to build a $320 million poultry complex in Tonganoxie, Kan.

House of Raeford Farms plans rebuild of Wallace plant following fire

House of Raeford Farms tapped Fitts & Goodwin, West Columbia, S.C., to build the new Wallace processing facility.

July 5, 2017

House of Raeford Farms, Rose Hill, N.C., announced plans to rebuild its Wallace, N.C., processing plant following a devastating fire in February.

Cargill expands global protein business with acquisition of Pollos El Bucanero

The acquisition marks Cargill's first introduction of its global protein business into Colombia.

June 1, 2017

Cargill, Wichita, Kan., acquired Pollos El Bucanero S.A. (Bucanero Chicken), a Colombian-based producer of chicken and processed meats products sold in foodservice and retailers throughout Colombia.

Smithfield Foods acquires Pini Group's packaged meats companies

The acquisition includes Pini Polska, a meat processing and packaging plant; Hamburger Pini, a case-ready meat plant; and Royal Chicken, an investment project currently in development.

June 1, 2017

Smithfield Foods, Inc., Smithfield, Va., acquired Pini Group's packaged meats companies in Poland.

Sanderson Farms announces production agreement with House of Raeford Farms

House of Raeford Farms’ Teachey, N.C., facility was severely damaged by a fire in late February.

April 17, 2017

Sanderson Farms, Inc., Laurel, Mass., signed an agreement to continue processing chickens grown by House of Raeford Farms, Rose Hill, N.C., at Sanderson Farms’ St. Pauls, N.C., poultry processing facility.

Joyce Farms announces 10,400-sq.-ft. expansion

The 5-month expansion project will add a warehouse and a new hatchery to accommodate future company growth.

August 4, 2016

Joyce Farms, Winston-Salem, N.C., announce expansion plans for its USDA-inspected processing plant in Clemmons, N.C.

Olymel to expand poultry processing plant

The St-Damase facility specializes in chicken slaughtering and butchering for the rotisserie and retail distribution sectors.

May 9, 2016

Canada-based Olymel announced plans to expand its primary poultry processing plant at St-Damase in the Montérégie.

John Soules Foods Acquires Pro View Foods

November 19, 2014

John Soules Foods completed the acquisition of Pro View Foods, a privately held further processor of ready-to cook and fully-cooked chicken products based in Gainesville, Ga.

Allen Harim Purchases Pinnacle Foods Facility

October 29, 2014

Allen Harim, Seaford, Del., purchased a former pickle processing facility in Millsboro, Del., from Pinnacle Foods.

House of Raeford Closes Turkey Cook Plant

October 10, 2014

House of Raeford Farms, Rose Hill, N.C., announced plans to phase out all operations at its Raeford, N.C., turkey cook plant within the next 60 days to focus its attention and resources on chicken production.