Meat & Poultry

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    Tyson to close more beef plants amid cattle shortage

    The meat giant will sell or end operations at three facilities and lay off at least 2,500 workers as the company struggles to overcome heavy losses.

    By • Aug. 14, 2026
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    JBS heir to become CEO almost a decade after corruption scandal

    Wesley Batista Filho will lead the meatpacking giant effective January 2027, replacing Gilberto Tomazoni. 

    By • Aug. 13, 2026
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    Trendline

    Top 5 stories from Food Dive

    Check out a selection of articles about some of the biggest trends and news — from McCormick’s reformulation strategy to the impact of GLP-1s  — shaping the food industry in 2026.

    By Food Dive staff
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    Grocers have entered a ‘new affordability era,’ report notes

    With no end in sight to consumers’ value-focused shopping habits, retailers should focus on helping people feel confident they’re getting good quality for their money, according to Acosta.

    By Jeff Wells • Aug. 10, 2026
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    Tyson suggests high beef prices face long recovery

    The meat giant said the Trump administration's efforts to boost supply are unlikely to make a significant impact in the near-term.

    By • Aug. 4, 2026
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    Shoppers are buying less meat, data shows

    Customers purchased fewer pounds of fresh and processed proteins, including beef, bacon and lamb, in June as prices continued to rise.

    By Sam Silverstein • Aug. 3, 2026
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    US to lift Mexico cattle ban to combat high beef prices

    The USDA will remove restrictions placed to contain the spread of a deadly livestock parasite as the Trump administration looks to tamp down grocery inflation.

    By • July 28, 2026
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    Spam maker Hormel Foods elevates insider to CEO

    CPG veteran John Ghingo will assume the top role on Oct. 26, telling Food Dive he has plans to “accelerate” investments in critical areas such as data and artificial intelligence.

    By • July 28, 2026
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    Conagra’s new CEO ready to take ‘bold actions’ to turn around food giant

    John Brase, who recently joined from J.M. Smucker, told Food Dive he is “not happy” with the Slim Jim maker's performance and that divestitures of brands could be on the table.

    By • July 15, 2026
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    JBS axes 2040 net-zero goal, citing ‘immense’ execution challenges

    The meat giant has also dropped targets for scope 3 emissions, which make up the bulk of its environmental footprint. 

    By Zoya Mirza • July 13, 2026
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    Walmart cuts prices on groceries and other goods

    The initiative includes ground beef, which received a nearly 12% price decrease, as well as Lay’s chips and private label foods.

    By Peyton Bigora • July 8, 2026
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    Hormel winning big as protein craze shows ‘resilience’

    The Spam and Planters maker has posted organic sales growth for six consecutive quarters, bucking a downturn across the broader food space.

    By • July 7, 2026
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    How 5 top food and beverage brands are celebrating America’s 250th

    General Mills, Campbell’s and Kraft Heinz are breaking out the red, white and blue with special innovations honoring the nation’s semiquincentennial.

    By Food Dive staff • July 2, 2026
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    Cal-Maine to donate 30M eggs in DOJ price-fixing settlement

    The country's largest egg producer will also pay $1.5 million in an agreement that also involves producers Hickman's Egg Ranch and Versova.

    By • July 1, 2026
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    Hormel Foods to sell ‘challenged’ Brazil business

    Interim CEO Jeffrey Ettinger said the country had been a “drag” on the company’s overall 2025 performance and hurt its ability to meet international growth targets.

    By • July 1, 2026
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    Campbell’s launches gluten-free chicken noodle soup in partnership with Banza

    The offering comes as big snack brands like Cheez-It and Oreo lean into the gluten-free market, which is forecast to reach $14 billion by 2032.

    By • June 16, 2026
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    JBS to close meat plants in manufacturing reshuffle

    The company plans to lay off at least 2,000 workers as it shutters a Pennsylvania beef processing facility and makes changes at majority-owned Pilgrim’s Pride.

    By • June 15, 2026
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    How grocers are catering to GLP-1 users

    Weight loss medications have changed the game of health and wellness. From protein-focused private label to wellness guides, here’s how grocers are keeping up.

    By Peyton Bigora • June 10, 2026
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    Tyson promotes company insider to COO

    Wes Morris will oversee the company’s chicken, beef and pork businesses as it battles record cattle prices.

    By • June 10, 2026
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    Brownie Brittle owner buys meat snack maker Tillamook Country Smoker

    The acquisition by Second Nature gives it a presence in the fast-growing protein snacks space, which had been missing from its portfolio.

    By • June 8, 2026
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    Ahold Delhaize USA’s head of private label talks strategy

    Abby Cook, the grocer’s newly appointed SVP of Own Brands, shares why its store brands continue to outpace the rest of its assortment in sales and volume.

    By Peyton Bigora • June 3, 2026
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    Spam thinks outside the can in expansion to sushi and hotdogs

    The Hormel-owned brand, which has reported record sales for most of the last decade, is entering new eating occasions as it looks to get more consumers to eat the iconic meat.

    By • June 1, 2026
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    Leftovers: Hidden Valley Ranch launches dippable snacks | Hot Pockets leans into snacking

    The ranch dressing maker is entering the refrigerated aisle for the first time, while Liquid IV takes on the mocktail market.

    By Food Dive staff • May 29, 2026
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    Tyson Foods hires Jeff Schomburger as CEO

    The executive takes over for Donnie King, who has been with the meat and chicken processor for 43 years, including the last five as CEO.

    By • May 28, 2026
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    How the food and beverage industry is rethinking manufacturing investments

    Companies are increasingly focused on modernizing facilities as they shrink their footprints.

    By • May 26, 2026
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    Oscar Mayer’s Wienermobile race returns with bolder media blitz

    After boosting hot dog sales last year, the event is jumping from streaming to broadcast as the Kraft Heinz brand looks to win Memorial Day weekend.

    By Peter Adams • May 22, 2026