The year 2011 has passed, and many processors are sad to see it go. Even with the economic uncertainty that has plagued the United States for several years, many companies in this industry reached record sales figures and operating income.
That said, not all thrived in 2011. For some companies, operating losses, layoffs, outrageous raw-material costs and, in some cases, business acquisition or even liquidation plagued the 2011 calendar year.