Pork processing giant Smithfield Foods, Inc., Smithfield, Va., said hired Michael Brown as president and chief operating officer of Farmland Foods, Inc., effective October 4, 2010.

Sometimes, there’s more than meets the eye when it comes to hot dogs. That's how Farmland Foods Inc., Kansas City, introduces its Farmland Gold Medal Turkey Cheddar Hot Dog for foodservice operators.

It's the bacon consumers clamor for  -- combined with a top-selling sauce. Farmland Foods, Kansas City, Mo., introduces Farmland Spicy BBQ Bacon, fresh natural flavored bacon with added rich, barbeque flavor.

Farmland Foods, Kansas City, Mo., says its new Farmland Bone-In Net-Weight Ham Steak is perfect  for an on-the-go consumer who wants a convenient meal without leftovers, waste or hassle-filled preparation.

What started in 1959 as a co-operative among local agricultural producers and farms has grown into one of the world's largest pork processors.