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BREAKING NEWS: Butterball to close Montgomery, Ill., plant

Former Gusto Packing Co. pork facility, purchased four years ago, will phase out production and shut its doors in July 2017.

Andy Hanacek

May 18, 2017

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Butterball LLC announced today that it will close its Montgomery, Ill., processing facility this summer, ending production at a plant that the company purchased approximately four years ago.

Business Strategies

Pork aplenty: large supply, strong demand

Large pork supplies and strong consumer demand create marketing opportunities.

Patrick Fleming, the National Pork Board Angela Anderson

January 18, 2017

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America’s pig farmers produced a record-breaking number of market hogs in 2016, resulting in ample supplies of pork at the retail meat case and in restaurants.

Annual moving average compared to quarterly moving average in pork production

ITR Economics Market Snapshot

Hoping for a momentum change in the U.S. pork market

Connor Lokar

June 7, 2016

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Momentum is decidedly negative in the U.S. pork market at the moment.

AP to introduce VariFlame Variable Rate Heater for improved pork production management

Industry News

May 26, 2016

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Advanced heater offers industry-first features for enhanced performance.

Pork loin roasts are a great value, easy to prepare, and flavorful

Business Strategies

Ample pork supply, deflating prices offer retail opportunities

Patrick Fleming, the National Pork Board

January 20, 2016

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It’s been a very positive year for the fresh pork category.

State of the Industry

State of Pork: Positivity, profitability for fresh pork

Patrick Fleming, the National Pork Board

October 13, 2015

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Pork has been a great value this year, especially compared with other proteins in the meat case that have been experiencing supply issues and higher prices.