The organization is responding to the spread of African Swine Fever abroad, although the risk of introduction to the US swineherd is considered negligible.

The agency criticized The Washington Post for the newspaper’s reporting on the proposed new inspection system for pork processing plants.

Union officials said at least 400 jobs will be impacted by the temporary closure.

The company faced headwinds in its US beef and pork businesses.

Uncertainty and disruption in the global business environment weighed on revenues for the quarter.

Steven Evans rejoined the company in 2016.

The company is the first duck producer to be certified under the program.

The annual Power of Meat study assesses factors influencing shoppers’ retail purchases.

Prepared meats performance offset by ‘adverse fresh market conditions.’

Lower market prices for poultry products weighed on the processor’s financial performance.