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Tyson Merging with Hillshire

Tyson Foods will acquire all outstanding shares of Hillshire Brands for $63 per share.
July 3, 2014
This merger also demanded the termination of Hillshire Brands' plan to merge with Pinnacle Foods.
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Here is the Beef

Beef experienced significant volume growth in the past year.
June 5, 2014
An annual survey of protein purchasing executives showed that beef remains the number one protein in foodservice.
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Pilgrim's Pride Wants Hillshire

Pilgrim's Pride Corp has offered to buy Hillshire Brands.
May 28, 2014
The proposed $6.4 billion deal would put the brakes on Hillshire's proposed takeover of Pinnacle Foods.
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Distiguished Research Award Recipient Named

The American Meat Science Association announced that Dr. Steven Shackelford is the recipient of the 2014 Distinguished Research Award.
May 14, 2014
Shackelford is research food technologist at the U.S. Meat Animal Research Center (USMARC).
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New CEO at Butterball

Butterball named Kerry Doughty as the company's president and chief executive officer.
May 8, 2014
Responsibilities associated with the executive vice president position will be assigned in short order to ensure a smooth and seamless transition, per a company release.
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Klement in Tall Tree

Tall Tree Foods announced the acquisition of Klement Sausage Co. Inc.
May 7, 2014
The participants did not reveal the exact terms of the transaction.
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Protein Power

Most consumers do not fully recognize the unique nutrition benefits that meat and poultry offer, according to a recent survey.
April 30, 2014
Only 12% of consumers correctly identified animal products like meat and poultry as the only natural source of vitamin B12.
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Gluten-free Sausage

Boulder Sausage is one of the few companies to offer a variety of sausages certified “Gluten-Free” by the Gluten-Free Certification Organization (GFCO) and has now added Cranberry Orange Breakfast Sausage.
April 27, 2014
Boulder Sausage promises premium cuts of select pork, lightly spiced with a hint of black pepper.
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Famous Partner

John Morrell Food Group announced the beginning of an exclusive licensing agreement with Nathan's Famous Inc. to manufacture and sell branded hot dog, sausage and corned beef products at retail stores nationally.
March 24, 2014
The agreement commenced in the beginning of March 2014.
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New R&D Center for Johnsonville

Johnsonville Sausage LLC has opened a new research and development center in Chicago.
March 21, 2014
The Innovation Center features a culinary kitchen, sensory and product development, and consumer-feedback areas.
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