Foster Farms stated that on Sept. 11 the company would increase its entry-level wage to $17.30 per hour at its Farmerville, La., poultry processing plant from the current start rate of $12.70 per hour.
Walmart Inc. and Sustainable Beef LLC announced on Aug. 31 that the world’s largest retailer would take a minority stake in the company as it plans to start on a new $325 million beef processing facility in 2022.
A meatpacker on Long Island was arrested on Aug. 26 by the Nassau County Police Department after she allegedly tampered with meat packages at AVA Companies.
SPRINGDALE, ARK. – Tyson Foods terminated Chris Langholz as international group president on Aug. 26, according to a Form 8-K filed to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Following the first highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreak in California, officials in Butte Country recently announced a local health emergency after it was confirmed a domestic flock had the virus.
Golden West Food Group’s premium burger brand Meat District announced on Aug. 18 that its product will be available in Kroger grocery stores nationwide.