The Maschhoffs, LLC, a Carlyle, Ill.-based pork processor, signed a definitive agreement to acquire GNP Co., St. Cloud, Minn., and its premium chicken brands, Gold'n Plump, Just BARE and Sunny Roost.

The Clemens team evaluated several fleet management systems, eventually deciding to deploy Crown Equipment’s InfoLink System.

Applegate Farms, Bridgewater, N.J., introduced all-natural bologna made from 100% beef and pork.

Manchester Farms, a Columbia, S.C., producer of quail, chicken and pork, announced that Brittney Miller has completed the acquisition for full ownership of the company.

San Luis Sausage, Orange, Calif., added Smoked Cheddar Bratwursts to its line of gourmet sausages.

Farmland Foods, a Kansas City, Mo.-based subsidiary of Smithfield Foods, unveiled a refreshed look to its bacon and pork products.

Smithfield Foodservice now offers Cook-in-Bag Smoked Pork Butt, making it easy for operators to maintain fresh pork quality and right-from-the-smoker taste without the need for special cooking equipment.

Pork is the foodservice industry's fastest-growing protein in each of the past two years, according to a study from Chicago-based Technomic, Inc.

Roche Bros., a family-owned chain of full-service supermarkets headquartered in Wellesley Hills, Mass., expanded its meat department offerings with new chicken, pork and beef options.

The John Morrell Food Group, a Lisle, Ill.-based subsidiary of Smithfield Foods, introduced 40% lower sodium franks for foodservice operators.