Smithfield Foods Inc. announced that it has terminated negotiations with respect to its proposed joint delisting takeover bid, together with Pedro Ballve, to acquire the remaining shares of Campofrio Food Group S.A.
Pilgrim's Pride Corp. announced that it has appointed Fabio Sandri as chief financial officer of the company, effective immediately. Sandri succeeds Gary D. Tucker, 62, who has announced his retirement after eight years with the company, most recently as principal financial officer and chief accounting officer.
Sara Lee Corp. announced the opening of its state-of-the-art sliced meats manufacturing facility in Kansas City, Kan. The facility, located at 4612 Speaker Road, represents an investment from Sara Lee of over $140 million and is a leader in processing technology.
Nathan's Famous Angus Beef Franks have arrived just in time for grilling season, giving consumers another choice when it comes to the hot dog that has won scores of independent taste tests.
Irish Hills Meat Co. of Michigan, a Tipton, Mich., establishment is recalling approximately 900 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7
The European Commission said on Friday the United States had ended trade sanctions that were imposed on certain EU products as part of a dispute over hormone-treated beef, Reuters reports.
Fresh and Ready Foods, a San Fernando, Calif., establishment is recalling approximately 770 pounds of Asian Chicken Noodle Salad because the product contains egg, a known allergen, which is not declared on the label.