JBS delays plan for US listing after request for investor vote

The world’s largest meat company agreed to redo paperwork to comply with a shareholder request as it faces market challenges in North America.

By Nathan Owens • Nov. 15, 2023

Shoppers aren’t changing their Thanksgiving plans, but are seeking more savings

The cost of a holiday feast has come down from last year’s historic high, though prices for festive foods remains above pre-pandemic levels.

By Sam Silverstein • Nov. 15, 2023

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Declining farm income and other production challenges have pushed farmers to rethink their operations and adopt new technology in a bid to diversify potential revenue streams. 

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The food industry is all in on regenerative agriculture. Can farmers be convinced?

Companies are racing to capitalize on a burgeoning industry focused on reducing emissions in agriculture. But first, they'll have to prove it's profitable to go green.

By Miranda Lipton • Nov. 15, 2023

Tyson leaving ‘no stone unturned’ in plans to cut costs, improve business

The nation’s largest meat packer reported its third consecutive loss as it trudges through a period of margin compression driven by tighter supplies, lower pricing and soft demand.

By Nathan Owens • Nov. 14, 2023

Tight cold storage supply gives food suppliers frostbite

Construction is booming, but it may not be enough to meet rapidly rising demand for warehouse space.

By Erin X. Wong • Nov. 14, 2023

Fertilizer companies optimistic for demand rebound as profit slumps continue

CF Industries, Mosaic and Nutrien improved sales volumes during the third quarter, a bright spot for executives as low prices continue to muck up their earnings.

By Nathan Owens • Nov. 13, 2023

Tyson to shutter 2 more processing plants as earnings woes mount

Closures in Columbia, South Carolina, and Jacksonville, Florida, add to the growing number of cost cuts this year in response to unfavorable market conditions.

By Nathan Owens • Nov. 10, 2023

USDA takes action to ‘level playing field’ for poultry farmers

The agency is strengthening contract disclosure requirements for growers, among other steps, to mitigate abusive practices across the agriculture industry.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 9, 2023

Crowded cultivated meat industry primed for ‘shakeout’

A financial advisory report predicts a challenging environment for big and small players in the space, which could lead to consolidation.

By Elizabeth Flood • Nov. 8, 2023

Cargill completes Ohio soybean plant expansion

The agricultural giant’s latest project nearly doubled the site’s crush capacity as renewable energy demand grows.

By Nathan Owens • Nov. 3, 2023

Consumers want the ‘plant’ back in plant-based: report

Companies will use more ingredients like mushrooms, walnuts, tempeh and legumes in place of complex meat alternatives in 2024, Whole Foods predicts. 

By Elizabeth Flood • Nov. 3, 2023

‘Startup nation’ at war: How Israel’s food tech sector is handling upheaval

The region is a global leader in agricultural innovation, but an escalation in fighting is putting product development efforts on hold.

By Elizabeth Flood • Nov. 2, 2023

Pivot Bio taps former Corteva exec to lead supply chain operations

The biofertilizer startup continued its c-suite buildout with the appointment of industry veteran Balaji Venkataraman to help scale manufacturing and logistics capabilities.

By Nathan Owens • Nov. 2, 2023

California poultry processors face preliminary injunction for violating child labor laws

Children were found working long hours on production lines at Exclusive Poultry and two other companies.

By Nathan Owens • Oct. 31, 2023

ADM and Solugen to build Minnesota biomanufacturing facility for plant-based chemicals

The collaboration will transform corn dextrose into materials that can be used in packaging, construction and personal care. 

By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 31, 2023

Corteva lowers earnings expectations due to headwinds in Brazil

The Indianapolis-based agrochemical firm cited evolving market dynamics including reduced plantings and tighter farmer margins from a record corn crop.

By Nathan Owens • Oct. 30, 2023

Food insecurity keeps retailers off balance

A new USDA study found the percentage of food-insecure households is on the rise, while University of Missouri research forecasts federal spending on SNAP will decline in 2024.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 30, 2023

‘It has already begun’: Congress sounds off on climate disruption to supply chains

With droughts and heat waves affecting crops and shipping routes this year, the budget committee looked at the rising costs extreme weather will have on supply lines.

By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 27, 2023

Unfavorable US pork market weighs on Smithfield owner

Meatpacking giant WH Group is coping with profit declines as it consolidates operations and looks for cost cuts. 

By Nathan Owens • Oct. 26, 2023

USDA strengthens animal welfare requirements for organic label

Livestock must have improved access to the outdoors in new rules aimed at creating consistent standards and aligning with consumer expectations.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 26, 2023

EPA gives guidance on anaerobic digestion’s role in addressing food waste

The agency is doubling down on its support for food waste prevention, donation or upcycling over industrial management pathways. 

By Jacob Wallace • Oct. 26, 2023

ADM rethinks scope of $300M plant-based investment

The market has struggled with destocking and sluggish consumer demand for alternative meat products in the past year.

By Nathan Owens • Oct. 25, 2023

Albertsons awarding $6M in grants to support SNAP, WIC sign-ups

The fundraising campaign not only supports a White House call to end hunger, but it also could increase the customer base for the grocer’s banners.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 25, 2023

Louis Drefyus plans $500M Ohio soy processing plant

Demand for biofuels and natural ingredients is spurring an expansion of crush facilities across the U.S. 

By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 23, 2023

Syngenta shakes up leadership with new CEO, CFO

The seeds and agrichemical producer is elevating two company insiders to the top jobs.

By Nathan Owens • Oct. 20, 2023