Articles tagged under: Tyson
Chicago-Based Grocer Sues ‘Big Four’ Meatpackers
Published June 10, 2020
A class action federal lawsuit is accusing top U.S. meatpackers, Cargill, JBS, National Beef and Tyson, of artificially increasing the price of meat to boost profit margins. The claim has been filed in Minneapolis by Central Grocers. The Chicago-based grocery…USDA Investigation Welcomed by SD Lawmaker
Published September 20, 2019
Following the Tyson Foods fire in Holcomb, Kansas fire, the cattle market has been extremely volatile. South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson went to the House floor Thursday, saying cattle producers have suffered serious economic losses. "That's why I was grateful…NDSA: Be Alert for Market Manipulation
Published August 21, 2019
In the aftermath of the fire at the Tyson beef plant in Kansas, the North Dakota Stockmen’s Association is urging USDA and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to watch for any market manipulation. In a letter to Administration leaders, NDSA…Tyson Enters the Alternative Protein Market
Published June 13, 2019
One of the largest U.S. meat processors, Tyson Foods, is introducing a line of plant-based and blended protein products. Tyson plans to debut a hybrid beef burger and chicken nuggets made with pea protein. The line will also feature sausage…Tyson Profits in 3Q
Published August 8, 2018
Tyson Foods is reporting third quarter profits of $541 million, an increase of 21 percent from one year ago. Net sales were two percent higher at $10.05 billion. Tyson says sales volumes were higher in its beef and prepared food…Costs Expected to Rise for Tyson Foods
Published May 8, 2018
Tyson Foods reports a second quarter profit of $315 million. That’s down from $340 million last year. Sales for the food company increased nearly eight percent, but that was below the expectations of most analysts. Tyson officials said costs will…