Pilgrim's Pride Corp., Greeley, Colo., announced plans to make a proposal to acquire The Hillshire Brands Co., Chicago, for $45 per share in cash, in a transaction valued at $6.4 billion.
Tyson Foods takes home Refrigerated & Frozen Foods’ fourth annual 2014 Sustainable Supply Chain of the Year award for its efforts in resource conservation, sustainable environmental practices and reduction in truck miles, among other carbon footprint reduction initiatives.
Canada-based Maple Leaf Foods Inc. closed its wiener production facility on Brockley Road in Hamilton, Canada, and transferred production to its new prepared meats facility, also in Hamilton.
Since OSI Group opened its first family meat market in Chicago in 1909, one thing has remained steadfast—its unwavering dedication to its customers’ success.
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc., Lebanon, Tenn., launched CB Old Country Store licensed products made available through their licensing agreement with John Morrell Food Group.
The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc., a Ridgefield, Conn.-based distributor of specialty food products, acquired substantially all of the assets of Chicago-based Allen Brothers, Inc. and its subsidiaries.