'Shop From Home' Order Growth Prompts ShopRite Store Expansion

ShopRite is leasing an additional 1,200 square feet in Niskayuna, New York, due to the growing popularity of its shop-from-home service.

Butterball's Carthage Facility Grows Product Processing Capabilities

September 7, 2012 Butterball, LLC

In efforts to meet growing consumer demands and drive bottom-line success, Butterball has enhanced the product processing capabilities at its Carthage, MO facility with an expansion of its existing burger line as well as new tray pack and roll stock roast lines. Combined, these Butterball line expansions add approximately 90 positions to the payroll and help streamline operations practices within the plant.

IPPA Kicking Off College Football Season With New Tailgating Contest

IPPA is holding the Iowa Pork Playoffs promotion for all Iowa State and Iowa home football games and by entering their best pork recipe at iowapork.org, fans can win pork coupons, grilling gift baskets and more.

Nebraskans Asked To Consider Putting More Meat On The Grill

September 7, 2012 Nebraska Farm Bureau

Nebraska Farm Bureau is asking Nebraskans to consider adding more steak, pork chops and chicken to their grills this holiday weekend and throughout the rest of the tailgating season. “It’s one way Nebraskans can help and show support for Nebraska’s livestock farmers who have been hit particularly hard by the drought that’s stretched across the state and most of the country,” said Steve Nelson, Nebraska Farm Bureau president.

Artisanal Brands Announces Relocation Plan & Progress Toward Financing

September 7, 2012 Artisanal Premium Cheese

Artisanal Brands, Inc., a marketer and distributor of specialty, artisanal and farmstead cheese products and other specialty food products, announced it worked through a relocation plan with its current landlord and will relocate into new cheese aging and production facilities next Spring as part of its celebration of the Company's 10th anniversary. The company is also making progress toward raising $8 million in new working capital through a direct sale of shares.