Aluminum beverage can recycling in the United States reaches lowest rate since 1990
In December 2024, the Aluminum Association and Can Manufacturers Institute released a report assessing aluminum beverage can recycling in the United States. The results showed that 43%...
On December 27, 2024, Plasticlist, a consumer-led research project launched by entrepreneur and investor Nat Friedman, published its final report outlining its process and results. The study involved collecting and analyzing 705 samples from 296 distinct food products, which...
Tyson Foods, the largest U.S. meat-packing company, surprised Wall Street by reporting stronger-than-expected Q4 2024 profits, buoyed by robust beef and pork demand. Despite challenges in its chicken segment, Tyson leveraged lower input costs and resilient demand for premium...
Global meat giant JBS S.A. achieved a milestone in Q3 2024 with a record $19.9 billion in net revenue, reflecting a 6.4% growth from the same period in 2023. This achievement underscores the company’s agility in market adaptation, operational...
In November 2024, the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) made headlines when it announced that Smithfield Foods Inc., a major meat processor, agreed to pay a $2 million penalty. This settlement concluded a two-year investigation into allegations...
The possibility of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. joining President Donald Trump’s administration has set the food industry abuzz. Known for his advocacy against processed foods and for public health reforms, Kennedy could bring significant policy changes to an industry...
