NBO3 Technologies, Manhattan, Kan., and Kansas State University created GreatO Premium Ground Beef, what is said to be the first and only USDA-labeled ground beef product naturally abundant in Omega-3 fatty acids.
Caviness Beef Packers, Hereford, Texas, announced plans to grow its beef business through the acquisition of San Angelo Packing Co., San Angelo, Texas.
To meet retail customer and consumer demand, Cargill, Inc., Wichita, Kan., is investing $2.3 million to install ground beef production and packaging equipment at its Wyalusing, Pa., beef processing facility.
Colorado Premium, the Greeley, Colo.-based meat processing company serving retailers, restaurant chains and private label manufacturers worldwide, completed a $2 million expansion of its Denver facility.
InsideToronto.com said Cargill Limited plans next spring to close its Etobicoke, Ont., case-ready meat packing plant as part of "a strategic realignment."
Proclaiming that "America’s love affair with meat and potatoes is as strong as ever," Cargill, Wichita, Kan., and H.J. Heinz Co., Pittsburgh, Pa., formed a promotional partnership for Cargill ground beef and Ore-Ida potato products.
