Cargill Protein, Wichita, Kan., is investing $146 million to expand the company’s Nashville, Tenn., facility.

Flocchini Family Provisions, Carson City, Nev., released a new line of Certified Angus Bee® brand handcrafted franks and sausages.

Pilgrim’s, St. Cloud, Minn., launched a line of new chicken sausages under its Gold’n Plump label.

Williams Sausage Co., Inc. announced plans for a $37 million investment that will result in 226 new jobs, a new 180,000-square-foot facility, a $3 million investment to its existing facility and a new sandwich line.

MULTIVAC, Kansas City, Mo., developed the Multivac centrifuge feeder (MCF), which can be integrated seamlessly into packaging lines.

Olymel L.P., Canada, announced plans to acquire all assets of La Fernandière, a Canada-based sausage manufacturer sold under the La Fernandière brand.

Chicago-based Gilbert’s Craft Sausages released a team of all-natural beef, pork and chicken sausages that can be grilled, plated on a bun or served as appetizer bites.

Land O’Frost, Inc., Munster, Ind., announced a new Simply Savory sausage line, available in Bacon and Cheddar, Italian Style, Polish Kielbasa and Chipotle & Roasted Red Pepper.

Johnsonville, Sheboygan Falls, Wis., developed new Split Sausage Links for foodservice operators looking to create unique sandwiches.

Kayem Foods, Chelsea, Mass., launched a new all-natural artisan sausage line.