Perdue Farms names new chief commercial officer 02.29.2024 By Ryan McCarthy Todd Tillemans previously worked as the CEO of Cynosure.Read More
FSIS grants additional extension for swine study's time-limited trial 02.29.2024 By Ryan McCarthy The extension was first granted in November 2023 as a 90-day extension.Read More
Missouri Prime Beef Packers confirms plant closure plans 02.28.2024 By Ryan McCarthy The meat producer expects to close on April 26.Read More
Pilgrim's Pride shares 2023 results 02.27.2024 By Ryan McCarthy The company reported net sales of $4.5 billion for the fourth quarter of 2023, ended Dec. 31.Read More
Federal Trade Commission files lawsuit to stop Kroger, Albertsons merger 02.27.2024 By Ryan McCarthy The US Federal Trade Commission is suing to block the Kroger Co.’s proposed $24.6 billion acquisition of the Albertsons Cos. Inc., alleging it is anti-competitive. Read More
Tyson Foods provides update on Indiana plant closure 02.26.2024 By Ryan McCarthy The company expects most operations to be done on March 1, but decided to extend the marinated raw breading operations until April 6. Read More
Maple Leaf Foods unites meat, plant protein operations 02.23.2024 By Ryan McCarthy For the year ended Dec. 31, 2023, the company's annual sales were C$4.9 billion ($3.6 billion), up from C$4.7 billion the year before.Read More
Colorado AG files lawsuit to stop Kroger, Albertsons merger 02.22.2024 By Ryan McCarthy Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser said the merger would eliminate competition between Kroger and Albertsons in a heavily concentrated market.Read More
AMS, Cargill reach agreement on Packers and Stockyards case 02.20.2024 By Ryan McCarthy An investigation by AMS began in March 2022 when Cargill self-reported that its beef grading cameras were installed incorrectly. Read More
The Miami Beef Co. adds Hofmann Sausage Co. to its portfolio 02.16.2024 By Ryan McCarthy In the last two years, Hofmann expanded its distribution by partnering with Walmart locations around Florida.Read More