CA Animation expands its Italian cured-meats portfolio.
The deal strengthens Sojitz seafood sourcing, processing and product development capabilities across the UK and wider European market.
USDA has lowered its 2026 beef and pork production outlook while raising broiler, turkey and egg forecasts, reflecting changing supply conditions across the US animal protein industry.
The acquisition will expand Hormel’s value-added chicken portfolio and foodservice capabilities as the company reshapes its protein business through strategic portfolio changes.
Maple Leaf Foods will wind down its Seattle and Turners Falls facilities by 2027 as it consolidates US plant-protein production and invests in its Indianapolis operation.