Central Valley Meat Holding Company has agreed to Harris Ranch Beef Holding Company

Hanford, Calif.–based Central Valley Meat Holding Company has agreed to acquire Selma, Calif.-based Harris Ranch Beef Holding Company, forming the seventh largest beef packer in the United States, the companies announced. Currently, Central Valley Meat Company processes up to 1,400 head per day or 365,000 head and 350 million edible pounds annually. Harris Ranch Beef processes up to 1,200 head per day or 270,000 head and 216 million edible pounds annually. Central Valley operates three plants in Vernon, Hanford and Selma, California.