North American dairy giant Saputo Inc., Montreal, said overall efficiency influenced its decision to simply close a Hinesburg, Vt., cheese plant damaged by a fire.
Smithfield Foods Inc., Smithfield, Va., said it completed its previously announced sale of Smithfield Beef, its beef processing and cattle feeding operation, to Brazilian meat giant JBS S.A.
Two California companies -- Chino's Western Meat Packing Inc. and Sherman Oaks' House of David Kosher Chicken -- each plan to build new processing plants.
The American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI) asked the Child Nutrition Division of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) to include frozen products in the reauthorization of the Child Nutrition Programs and Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC).
Refrigerated & Frozen Foods' "Ones to Watch" honoree Really Cool Foods, officially opened its new $24 million production facility and distribution center in Cambridge City, Ind.
H.J. Heinz Co., Pittsburgh, announced that it will be on the look out for acquisitions when the global economy reaches a more stable state, according to a recent report.
Sanderson Farms Inc., Laurel, Miss., announced that it will register for possible future sale shares of its common and/or preferred stock at or below $1 billion.
Organic Bistro Whole Life Meals, Scottsdale, Ariz., said it will announce the national rollout of its healthy and convenient frozen meal line at Natural Products Expo East in Boston.