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Monogram Foods expands Henry County footprint
Responding to demand for more jerky and meat sticks, the Monogram Foods plant in Henry County has a $65 million expansion underway. Memphis-based Monogram Foods’ decision to expand the operation
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Growth industry
Agriculture powers valley jobs, investment
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Prompted by shifts in consumer buying trends, Shenandoah Valley farmers are investing heavily in automated systems and cutting-edge growing processes to position themselves for the long haul in an industry
Farmer Focus taps new president/COO
Stephen J. Shepard promoted, replacing Eric Vaughan
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Harrisonburg-based organic poultry producer Farmer Focus announced leadership changes Tuesday, including tapping a new president and chief operating officer as well as a new chief commercial officer. Stephen J. Shepard
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Smithfield Foods names new CFO
Mark Hall to start new role in January 2023
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Mark Hall, Smithfield Foods Inc.’s executive vice president of finance, has been promoted to chief financial officer and will start in the role on Jan. 1, 2023, the nation’s largest
Food/beverage distributor to create 745 jobs in Caroline
World Class Distribution plans $275 million distribution center
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World Class Distribution Inc. (WCD Inc.) plans to build a $275 million, 1.2 million-square-foot distribution center in Caroline County that will create 745 jobs, Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced Wednesday. A
Evermade Foods to expand Fauquier County operations
Will invest $110,000, add 46 jobs
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Warrenton-based Evermade Foods is investing $110,000 to expand its manufacturing operations and add 46 jobs, Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced Monday. Evermade Foods is a co-manufacturer of prepared meals sold under
Century-old Birdsong Peanuts to modernize Suffolk plant
Gov. Glenn Youngkin announces $25.1M investment
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Suffolk-based Birdsong Peanuts is investing $25.1 million to modernize it Suffolk shelling facility, Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced Tuesday. The company plans to refurbish and automate production lines at the Suffolk
Va. Food Industry Association taps new exec director
Melissa Assalone was Northam's deputy legislative director
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Melissa Assalone is the Virginia Food Industry Association’s new executive director, the Richmond-based association announced Wednesday. Assalone, who previously served as deputy legislative director in Gov. Ralph Northam’s administration, assumed
Fertilizer shortage hits Va. farmers
Russia's invasion of Ukraine rockets fertilizer prices
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Lewis Everett farms cotton, peanuts and small grains in Southampton County, on the Virginia-North Carolina line. He expects to take a loss this year due to the rising costs of
Big bird
Tyson Foods brings $300 million plant to Pittsylvania
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In August 2021, Tyson Foods Inc., one of the world’s largest food companies, announced it will invest $300 million to establish a 325,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Pittsylvania County, creating 376