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 proteins to deliver adjusted earnings...
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 that the company employed minors...
