The agency said the investigation remains ongoing.

Scott Fredericksen joined the company in 2019.

The new Mainstream Plant-Based Patties will join the company’s premium UNCUT brand in resealable 8-packs of quarter-pound patties with an MSRP of $10.99.

The company said no employees or animals were harmed or lost.

The new product line hits store shelves this fall with three flavors.

Walmart and Food Lion stores will carry the vegetarian-fed, no-antibiotics products.

Steven Ricke will lead the university’s Meat Science and Animal Biologics Discovery program.

Wayne Farms recognizes the carriers and other companies crucial to delivering the company’s products throughout the supply chain.

The need for food processing equipment in the grocery store is growing.

The premium product is grass-fed and finished.