The makers of BUBBA Burger, Bubba Foods, LLC, Jacksonville, Fla., said it agreed to buy a meat processing plant in Hastings, Neb., from Armour-Eckrich Meats LLC.
Proclaiming that "America’s love affair with meat and potatoes is as strong as ever," Cargill, Wichita, Kan., and H.J. Heinz Co., Pittsburgh, Pa., formed a promotional partnership for Cargill ground beef and Ore-Ida potato products.
Smithfield Foods, Inc., Smithfield, Va., said it promoted Dennis H. Treacy to senior vice president of corporate affairs and chief sustainability officer.
Darden Restaurants suppliers listen up! The Orlando, Fla., company is considering more foreign locations for its popular Olive Garden and Red Lobster units, reported the Orlando (Fla.) Sentinel.
Historically, supper is the meal that leads the restaurant industry out of recessions, but that won’t be the case this time, according to a new study by The NPD Group,
Looking to expand its Canadian national presence, diversified meats processor Sofina Foods Inc., Markham, Ont., said it plans to purchase Lilydale Inc., Edmonton, Alb.