Quality Food Processors (QFP) has been recognized as Sigma's 2020 Value Partner of the Year. Sigma honors only one supplier annually with the award. This is the first time that QFP has received this distinction. Sigma is a global food company with a presence in 18 countries, and QFP is a high-quality bacon supplier for the company's Bar-S Foods brand. 

The Hormel Black Label team brought the flavor and versatility of ranch to life with the latest innovation of Hormel Black Label Ranch Thick Cut Bacon. Ranch lovers can rejoice, because this new flavor is hand-rubbed with ranch seasoning and naturally hardwood smoked to create an irresistible flavor.

Plumrose USA, a prepared-foods and packaged-meat company providing high-quality protein products throughout the United States, and a subsidiary of parent company JBS USA, is planning to build a new bacon facility that will produce ready-to-eat, fully cooked bacon in Randolph County. The facility in Moberly is expected to bring nearly 200 new jobs to the region and represents more than $68 million in capital investment.