Meat & Poultry
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Kraft Heinz looks to ‘fix’ Oscar Mayer after sales losses
A resealability issue in the product’s packaging was responsible for “the vast majority of the problem,” the company’s CEO said.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Sept. 14, 2026 -
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Sleepytime Tea owner Hain Celestial to sell international business for $323M
The transaction marks the second major divestiture for the natural and organic food maker this year following the sale of its North American snacks business.
By Christopher Doering • Sept. 14, 2026 -
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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.
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Beyond adds protein bars, powders in portfolio expansion
The plant-based meat company is entering adjacent categories to tap into more lucrative opportunities within protein.
By Laurel Deppen • Sept. 9, 2026 -
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Trump pledges legal action to break ‘nasty monopoly’ in meat processing
A proposal to allow farmers and ranchers to process their own animals immediately drew criticism from agriculture groups over food safety concerns.
By Christopher Doering • Aug. 28, 2026 -
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US to temporarily relieve ground beef tariffs in bid to lower prices
President Donald Trump said he will allow 300,000 metric tons of product to enter the country duty-free for the next 90 days.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 21, 2026 -
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Trump admin’s dietary guidelines face lawsuit from doctors’ group
The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine said recommendations were illegally shaped by beef and dairy industry insiders.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 20, 2026 -
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JBS makes bid for remainder of Pilgrim’s Pride
The Brazil-based beef giant submitted a fresh bid for full control the chicken producer in a deal that could run into antitrust concerns.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 19, 2026 -
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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 Sarah Zimmerman • 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 Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 13, 2026 -
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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.
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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 Sarah Zimmerman • 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 Sarah Zimmerman • 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 Christopher Doering • 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 Christopher Doering • 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 Christopher Doering • 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 Sarah Zimmerman • 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 Christopher Doering • 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 Christopher Doering • 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 Sarah Zimmerman • 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 Laurel Deppen • June 10, 2026
