Smithfield Foods is transfering production from its Charlotte, N.C., plant to its Tar Heel, N.C., facility to increase efficiency and better utilize existing capacity.
Company will display the new X12 X-ray inspection system alongside other Mettler-Toledo metal detectors, vision systems, and a combination checkweigher/vision system.
Department of Labor seeks current or former employees of TL Foods, Express Poultry Services or KP Poultry who believe they may be owed back wages by these employers.
While bacon can boast enduring popularity -- with broad consumer appeal including an almost cult-like status for some bacon fans as evidenced by National Bacon Lover’s Day on Aug. 20 -- deflation persists for the bacon marketplace.