Perdue Farms to Close Monterey Chicken Plant

January 21, 2025 Tom Polansek, The Tennessean

Perdue said its closure is part of a modernization of its supply chain and follows a strategic business and financial review. For the small town of Monterey and larger Putnam County, the news came as a shock. It’s the largest employer in Monterey.

Governor Pritzker Announces $2.5 Million Investment in Frichtl Expansion Project in Effingham County

Frichtl will construct a new facility to improve processing efficiency with state-of-the-art equipment. Additionally, this innovative project features a front retail store that includes a variety of essential departments to meet community needs, including produce, baking goods, canned goods, dairy, and frozen foods. The facility will specialize in processing beef, hogs, and deer, providing locally sourced meat products as well as offering products conveniently packaged for customers in the retail store.

Wycliff Douglas Provisions Achieves Impressive Growth in Just 2 Years

September 19, 2024 Wycliff Douglas Provisions

The state-of-the-art facility, spanning 50,000 square feet and centrally located in Mesquite, Texas, boasts USDA inspection and a wide range of capabilities including grinding, blending, stuffing, injecting, marinating, tumbling, smoking, slicing, shredding, and high-speed packaging. This comprehensive approach allows WDP to provide a diverse range of products, such as smoked sausage, marinated chicken breast, pre-smoked wings, and cooked meats, to both retail and foodservice customers.

Meat-Industry Equipment Goes to Auction on Sept. 26

September 12, 2024 Tiger Group

In a major opportunity for the meat industry, equipment from Strauss Brands’ Franklin plant is available in a Sept. 26 online auction by Tiger Group and Barliant Auctions.

Utah Beef Producers, LLC Announces Grand Opening: A New Era in Local Meat Processing

March 28, 2024 Utah Business

The grand opening will offer the public an opportunity to tour the facility, to learn a little about UBP’s innovative processing techniques, and witness first-hand its commitment to excellence and sustainable practices, including humane processing methods and cutting-edge sustainability initiatives.