Ohio announces additional funding for the Ohio Meat Processing Grant Program made possible with support from the 135th Ohio General Assembly in House Bill 33.
Smithfield Foods is closing its Altoona, Iowa, facility and consolidating production volume at other locations to improve the efficiency of its manufacturing platform.
Improper use of chemicals in food processing, whether intentional or not, can result in significant financial and reputational damages to the manufacturer.
Production from the acquired facility will support Smithfield's existing portfolio of dry-sausage brands, adding dry-sausage production capacity of 50 million pounds per year.