Employment and size of plant nearly double as new capabilities attract customers including Taco Bell.

Company also removes by-products and added fillers from meat line.

The NEMC brings together farmers, processors, butchers, value-added producers and chefs.

Company will complete sale through voluntary Chapter 11 case, maintains sufficient cash to continue operations without interruption during sale process.

The Interim Final Rule was set to become effective on April 22.

Food Lion Feeds and Smithfield will provide 100 Easter meal bags containing an assortment of fresh and private-brand grocery items and 100 Smithfield hams to local families.