Perdue Farms learned that an associate at its Perry, Georgia Cook Plant, who has not been to work for more than a week, has tested positive for COVID-19. They are unable to disclose additional details around this individual in accordance with privacy laws. Upon receiving this notification, the company immediately enacted its pandemic response protocols, which follow strict guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Perdue Farms expanded its portioning and marinating operations, added a state-of-the-art shipping cooler, installed an automated pallet storage system and constructed office space to occupy more than 28,000 square feet at the existing facility.
April 10, 2019
Perdue Farms, Salisbury, Md., completed a $25 million expansion at its Dillon, S.C., harvest operation, creating 100 additional jobs.
Allen Harim will consolidate its processing operation into one central location, leading to the closure of the Cordova, Md., plant.
March 9, 2016
Allen Harim, Seaford, Del., announced plans to consolidate its processing operation into one central location, leading to the closure of a plant in Cordova, Md., in July.
Just in time for summer grilling, GNP Co., St. Cloud, Minn., expanded its Gold’n Plump brand of frozen chicken patties to include new Bacon & Cheddar and Mushroom & Swiss varieties.
Despite national economic woes, food and beverage processors are moving ahead with more than 70 capital projects involving production plants and distribution centers.
Chicken processor Foster Farms, Livingston, Calif., said it agreed to buy the Fernando's and El Extremo frozen Mexican foodservice business, brands and assets from ConAgra Foods Inc.
Meat industry media said Pilgrim's Pride Corp., Pittsburg, Texas, notified employees at its Live Oak, Fla., plant that the company will discontinue second-shift operations during the next 60 to 90 days.