Industry Intelligence
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Corn futures extended a rally to two-month highs and soybeans posted a 2½-year high as weather and geopolitical risks fueled aggressive buying across grain markets—but … Read more
U.S. shoppers purchased 2.3% fewer pounds of fresh and processed meat in June than a year ago, as beef prices surged 12% year-over-year—signaling a consumer … Read more
Restaurant energy costs represent 3-5% of revenue across most operations, but most owners treat electricity as a fixed cost beyond their control—missing a major profitability … Read more
Mars Snacking will close its U.S. headquarters in Newark, New Jersey, by the end of 2027, eliminating 307 jobs and vacating 110,000 square feet as … Read more
Trump’s new 50% tariffs on Canadian goods conspicuously exclude fish and seafood, continuing a pattern of protection that has shielded the sector through every round … Read more
A federal judge has certified multiple beef packer antitrust class actions targeting the nation’s largest beef processors, opening the door to potentially $17+ billion in … Read more
American dairy manufacturers are pouring $11 billion into new and expanded production facilities across 19 states, driven by surging export demand, record per-capita consumption, and … Read more
Gen Z drinking rates have surged to match the entire adult population, completely overturning the “generation of moderation” narrative that shaped beverage strategy for the … Read more
A cyclospora outbreak linked to Mexico lettuce has hospitalized approximately 100 people across five U.S. states, with traceback data pointing to shredded iceberg lettuce from … Read more
Farmers across the Midsouth are using artificial intelligence to unlock millions in hidden profits—and your farm might be missing out. University of Tennessee experts revealed … Read more