Meat

Applegate Farms Launches Yogurt Cheese with Probiotics

Family-owned meat and cheese company, Applegate Farms, expands its product offerings with probiotics.
Pilgrim's Pride to Idle Chicken Processing Plants

As part of an ongoing effort to operate more efficiently and return to profitability, Pilgrim's Pride will idle plants in Clinton, Ark. and Bossier City, La.
Tyson Recalls 51,000 Pounds of Chicken

The meat processor says that soy, a known allergen, was not declared on the product's label.
ConAgra Sells Beef Jerky Brand

ConAgra sells its Pemmican beef jerky brand to Marfrig Foods and enters into a five-year sales and distribution agreement.
Pilgrim's Pride Announces Consolidation Plans

Approximately 600 jobs will be eliminated as El Dorado facility converts to supply plant. The company also plans to close distribution center in El Paso, Texas.
IBM and Matiq to Develop Tracking Solution in Norway

IBM and Matiq will develop and manage the technology infrastructure needed to enable track and trace solutions for the Norwegian food market.
Smithfield Sells Shares to China's COFCO Limited

The agreement aims to repay indebtedness and cement a long term relationship between Smithfield Foods and COFCO.
Tyson Buys Majority Stake in India Chicken Company

The joint venture will be called Godrej Tyson Foods with expected annual sales to be in the range of $50 million.

Anglo Beef Processors Automates Order Processing