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In 2009, JBS made the decision to invest in the U.S. chicken market, and pull Pilgrim’s Pride from bankruptcy, gaining a controlling interest in the chicken processor and beginning a monstrous turnaround project that continues today.

A significant part of the belief system throughout JBS S.A., according to Wesley Batista, president and CEO of JBS S.A.’s global operations, is that hard work always makes the difference — that miracles do not occur in the meat and poultry business.

Many successful companies come from humble beginnings, but Williams Sausage may take the top prize in that department.

For almost three-quarters of a century, the American Association of Meat Processors’ annual convention has brought together small processors from around the country.

Andy Hanacek, editor-in-chief, The National Provisioner, gets insight into the working partnerships between JBS Five Rivers and its parent and sister companies.

Andy Hanacek, editor-in-chief, discusses with Bill Lovette how Pilgrim's Pride has made changes to improve its position, using the strength of its team and its parent company, JBS, to its advantage.

Andy Hanacek and Marty Dooley discuss the changes that have occurred in the pork business, both within the walls of JBS USA and in the greater industry.

Andy Hanacek, editor-in-chief, discusses JBS USA's beef business unit and the beef industry overall with Bill Rupp.

The wind giveth and the wind taketh away — that may not be how the Bible verse reads, but to employees at Cooper Farms, this version holds a measure of truth beyond the Bible verse.

In the sports world, the ultimate short-term goal may be to win a championship; but every team owner’s dream would be to create a dynasty.