Indiana news media reported that turkey processor Farbest Foods, Inc., Huntingburg, Ind., broke ground for a 220,000-square-foot plant in Vincennes, Ind.
The Monroe (La.) News-Star said a U.S. Bankruptcy Court judge approved and finalized the $80 million sale of Pilgrim's Pride Corp.'s chicken processing plant in Farmerville, La.
Turkey processor Butterball LLC, Garner, N.C., cited increasing costs for a decision to eliminate about 150 positions at its Huntsville, Ark., operation.
Citing feed ingredient costs, Butterball LLC, Raleigh, N.C., said it will eliminate 265 more jobs at its Longmont, Colo., plant and cease turkey slaughtering operations there.