Export values are 6.7% above 2013 levels.

Goal is to employ nearly 600 people while processing up to 1,000 head of cattle per day.

Retailer cites growing consumer demand in making the decision to sell rabbit meat.

The acquisition of Snap Fresh Foods includes two facilities in New Zealand that service that region as well as export to China.

Expedited traceback and traceforward investigations will more quickly identify source of contaminated ground beef, remove unsafe product from commerce, prevent foodborne illnesses, department says.