John Morrell Food Group, a Lisle, Ill.-based division of Smithfield Foods, expanded its Nathan's Famous brand to include a 50% reduced-fat variety of hot dogs.

John Morrell Food Group, Lisle, Ill., announced plans to locate a distribution center in Greenfield, Ind., creating up to 260 new jobs by the end of 2016.

Kretschmar Premium Deli Meats & Cheeses, a Lisle, Ill.-based division of John Morrell Food Group, launched Master's Cut, a line of super-premium bulk deli items.

John Morrell Food Group, a Lisle, Ill.-based division of Smithfield Foods, began an exclusive licensing agreement with Nathan's Famous, Inc., Jericho, N.Y., to manufacture and sell branded hot dog, sausage and corned beef products at retail stores nationwide.

The John Morrell Food Group, a Lisle, Ill.-based division of Smithfield Foods, Smithfield, Va., expanded its Healthy Ones line to include new varieties of deli meat, complete with an updated logo and easy-to-read packaging graphics highlighting fresh ingredients.

The John Morrell Food Group, a Lisle, Ill.-based subsidiary of Smithfield Foods, introduced 40% lower sodium franks for foodservice operators.