Blue Giant Equipment Corp. announced plans to open a U.S. operation, Blue Giant Equipment LLC, along with a new manufacturing facility in Greensboro, N.C.
Cargill Meat Solutions announced plans to expand its case-ready meat facility in Marshall, Minn., with a new production line of value-added food products.
US Foods expanded its distribution center in Memphis, Tenn., enabling it to better serve customers throughout West Tennessee, West Kentucky, East Arkansas and North Mississippi.
The Hillshire Brands Co. signed an agreement to sell 100% of the shares of its Australian subsidiary Kitchens of Sara Lee Pty Ltd to a subsidiary of McCain Foods Ltd.
Harold Ford, retired executive director of what was then Southeastern Poultry & Egg Association (now U.S. Poultry & Egg Association, Tucker, Ga.), passed away Dec. 14.
Rich Products Corp. acquired Goglanian Bakeries Inc. and f’real foods LLC, and entered into a joint venture—Twin Star Bakery—with business partner The Stolbun Group.