Meat and poultry processor Quantum Foods LLC, Bolingbrook, Ill., said it merged with a former customer, North Star Foods Inc., St. Charles, Minn.

Smithfield Foods, Inc., Smithfield, Va., said it sold two meat processing operations, including one in the United States and the other in China.

The Enid (Okla.) News & Eagle reported that local processor Advance Food Co. agreed to purchase the operating assets of Whitaker Foods.

Chicken, beef and pork giant Tyson Foods Inc., Springdale, Ark., said it promoted two company veterans to new senior posts.

Sadler’s Smokehouse, Ltd., Frisco, Texas, says its new Dinner for Two line not only addresses what people want to eat -- but also the way they want to eat.

Los Angeles retail meats processor Farmer John introduced new products across four categories -- in conjunction with improved packaging and a new brand logo to "make a premium statement at the shelf."

Meat processing giant JBS S.A., Sao Paolo, Brazil, said today that it received U.S. Dept. of Justice approval to acquire Pilgrim's Pride Corp., Pittsburg, Texas.

Cargill Meat Solutions, Wichita, Kan., has re-launched its Tender Choice® line of "premium enhanced" pork products.

C. Larry Pope, CEO for Smithfield Foods, said last week that the company is becoming a packaged-foods company, relying less on hogs and fresh pork products.

Chicken, pork and beef processing giant Tyson Foods Inc., Springdale, Ark., recognized five of its vendors with “Supplier of the Year” distinctions.