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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.

Tyson Foods, Inc., Springdale, Ark., will close its Buffalo, N.Y., prepared foods plant on Jan. 3, 2015, affecting 287 jobs.

The Food Marketing Institute hired Margaret Edgell Core as vice president of industry events, responsible for leading the organization’s annual event, FMI Connect, the Global Food Retail Experience, and ensuring the event continues to grow.

Plastic Package, Inc., Sacramento, Calif., announced plans to locate a new operation in La Porte, Ind., open for business in November.

United States Cold Storage, Inc. (USCS), Voorhees, N.J., announced plans to expand its Tennessee operations by adding a new distribution and warehouse facility next to Unilever’s plant in Covington, Tenn.

Canada-based High Liner Foods acquired Atlantic Trading Co., LLC, Weston, Fla.

Sabra Dipping Co. opened the doors to its newly expanded hummus production facility in Chesterfield, Va.

JBS USA, Greeley, Colo., assumed full management and operation of the Alex Lee case ready fresh meat processing facility in Lenoir, N.C.

Hilmar Cheese Co., Inc., Hilmar, Calif., expanded its Dalhart, Texas, cheese production facility by expanding its footprint, increasing milk receiving capabilities and cold storage space and adding cheese block processing equipment.

Bel Brands USA, a subsidiary of Paris-based Bel Group, opened the doors to its new Mini Babybel production facility in Brookings, S.D.