The update discussed animal-raising and environmental claims.

He had been serving as interim CFO since June.

Morliny Foods will still be owned by WH Group like Smithfield in North America.

Reductions expected to take place at Wilkesboro, NC, poultry processing plant.

Devin Cole returns to the company after a decade away.

Plant is located in Dickson, Tenn.

Approximately 200 to be laid off around the world.

If approved, the pork company could be listed on the NYSE or NASDAQ.

Production to be consolidated at other facilities.

Cesar Piña to succeed Bob Stewart, who is retiring.