Month: January 2015

JBS USA Announces Significant Investment In Hyrum, Utah

January 30, 2015 JBS USA

JBS USA, a leading processor of fresh and value-added quality beef products in the U.S., announced a $75 million expansion project at its Hyrum, Utah, beef processing complex. The project includes a new state-of-the-art fabrication building, a new cutting-edge ground beef facility and a new distribution center. The complete project will allow for the increase of production levels by more than 400 head per day, improve plant efficiencies and expand the business's offerings of high-quality beef and ground beef products for customers. …

Higher Meat Prices, Consumer Demand Likely To Boost 2015 Profits For Tyson Foods

January 30, 2015 Kim Souza, City Wire

The U.S. meat industry got off to a good start in 2015 and Tyson Foods is one of several meat companies expecting strong earnings this year behind higher demand for chicken and better pork profits. The beef market is likely to remain tough for processors. …

SD Pork Producers Council Announces Annual Awards

January 30, 2015 Staff Reporter, Daily Republic

Brad and Peggy Greenway, of Mitchell, were among those recognized by the council on Jan. 15 during its 46th Annual Pork Congress at the Sioux Falls Ramkota Hotel and Exhibit Hall. The couple received the first ever Pork Promoter of the Year award from the South Dakota Pork Producers Council. …

Midwest Group Makes Generous Contribution To Tom Butler Family Fund

January 30, 2015 The American Floral Endowment

The Midwest Group, a floral industry trade association consisting of 15 leading florists nationwide, generously donated $1,500 to the Tom Butler Family Fund. The fund was established in 2014 by Tom and Becky Butler to provide general undesignated funds to the American Floral Endowment (AFE), prior to Tom's passing in August.  …

NRF's Valentine's Day Consumer Spending Survey: Average Person Will Spend More This Year

January 30, 2015 National Retail Federation

Cupid has some tricks up his (non-existent) sleeve this year with plans to shower Americans with jewelry, candy and a special night out. According to the National Retail Federation’s Valentine’s Day Consumer Spending Survey conducted by Prosper Insights and Analytics, the average person celebrating Valentine’s Day will spend $142.31 on candy, flowers, apparel and more, up from $133.91 last year. Total spending is expected to reach $18.9 billion, a survey high.* …