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Oklahoma State University (OSU) has expanded its food processing and applied research capabilities through a $7 million state-supported modernisation initiative.

Hormel Foods has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its whole-bird turkey business to Life-Science Innovations.

Smithfield Foods has announced plans to build a new packaged meat and fresh pork processing facility in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, US.

US agribusiness giant Cargill will permanently close its beef processing facility in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, eliminating 221 jobs.

Smithfield Foods, the US pork and packaged meats giant, will close its dry sausage facility in Springfield, Massachusetts, in August 2026

JBS is expanding its manufacturing base in the Middle East with a $150m joint venture in Oman, aiming to strengthen its capability in the Middle East.

Smithfield Foods will acquire US-based hot dog maker Nathan’s Famous in an all-cash deal valued at approximately $450 million.

Tropical Cheese, a leading US producer of Hispanic dairy products, has acquired Cibao Meat Products.

Olymel, one of Canada’s largest agri-food processors, has promoted its chief operating officer Daniel Rivest to chief executive officer, effective July 2026.

Meat group Vion has announced plans to permanently close its deboning facility in Hilden, Germany, citing ongoing structural changes in the meat market that are driving the need for consolidation.

Hormel Foods has announced the upcoming retirements of two key executives, Mark Morey and Paul Peil, as part of its ongoing strategic evolution.

Atlantic Beef Products (ABPI) is set to enhance its halal beef processing capabilities following a federal investment of up to CAD 2.26 million (approx. $1.63 million) through Canada’s Kosher and Halal Investment Programme.