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    Wisconsin cheese farmers share 2024 food trends

    Cooking and consuming food at home, adventurous flavors and “mindful indulgence” will drive consumer behavior, according to producers from the major dairy state.

    By Chris Casey • Dec. 18, 2023
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    DOL shifts to a per-violation penalty for certain child labor infractions

    The move is yet another enforcement change in a year where federal regulators levied high-profile penalties against child labor law violators in meatpacking and other industries.

    By Ryan Golden • Dec. 15, 2023
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    Top 5 stories from Agriculture Dive

    Declining farm income and other production challenges have pushed farmers to rethink their operations and adopt new technology in a bid to diversify potential revenue streams. 

    By Agriculture Dive staff
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    Chipotle invests in regenerative farming robots

    The restaurant chain is looking to reduce its dependence on conventional fertilizer with a fleet of autonomous, weed-cutting bots.

    By • Dec. 14, 2023
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    ‘We need everyone on this journey’: How PepsiCo is reducing water use in its supply chain

    The beverage giant is focused operational efficiencies and working with farmers, according to Pepsi’s senior director overseeing water strategy.

    By Ben Unglesbee • Dec. 13, 2023
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    Bird flu hits Cal-Maine, Post Holdings

    The rapid spread of avian influenza is creating production complications for some of the nation's biggest food companies.

    By • Dec. 13, 2023
  • The name "Cargill" is prominently displayed on part of an industrial plant.
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    Court approves Cargill’s $2.4M settlement of ransomware outage wage claims

    Employees alleged that the Kronos Private Cloud cyberattack resulted in unpaid wages and overtime, among other damages.

    By Ryan Golden • Dec. 12, 2023
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    Smithfield ends grower contracts with 26 hog farms in Utah

    The action builds on the pork company’s cost-cutting efforts during one of the worst market environments for hog farmers on record.

    By • Dec. 12, 2023
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    Why Hormel is investing $200M in its supply chain

    The three-year strategy to modernize operations includes a plan to overhaul the CPG's Barron, Wisconsin plant to better support brands.

    By Alejandra Carranza • Dec. 11, 2023
  • German company BASF operates one of its chemical plants in Ludwigshafen.
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    BASF to run agricultural unit as separate business

    The European multinational company is granting more autonomy for select businesses to free up cash flow and improve profitability, but there are no plans to sell them.

    By • Dec. 8, 2023
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    Darigold CEO steps down

    Board Chairman Allan Huttema will take over as interim chief executive as the dairy co-op is in the midst of a company-wide transformation to become a global ingredients provider.

    By • Dec. 5, 2023
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    Tyson’s insect bet will spur further adoption in the space, IFT member says

    Protein producers adopting bugs for use in animal feed provides a lower barrier for entry, potentially making it easier to introduce insects into consumer diets, experts say.

    By Chris Casey • Dec. 5, 2023
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    Generate Upcycle threatens to close anaerobic digester over Michigan permitting changes

    The company may shutter its 150,000-ton-per-year Fremont Regional Digester this month if it’s required to obtain a groundwater permit for its liquid digestate, which has been marketed as a fertilizer.

    By Jacob Wallace • Dec. 4, 2023
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    Farm income to fall 17% from last year’s record highs

    With commodity prices declining and expenses rising, the USDA expects the agriculture sector to see significant profit declines in 2023. 

    By • Dec. 1, 2023
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    Danone partners on $200M+ accelerator to reduce methane

    The yogurt producer is the first corporate sponsor of the Global Methane Hub’s program, which will fund research for solutions that address livestock's effect on emissions.

    By Chris Casey • Dec. 1, 2023
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    Turkey drags down Hormel earnings amid inflation, bird flu headwinds

    In the company’s earnings call, CEO Jim Snee signaled caution ahead of the new year, projecting a decline in sales as consumers cut back on spending.

    By Chris Casey • Nov. 30, 2023
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    USDA extends trial for increased line speeds at pork plants

    The agency’s “time-limited trial” will continue to give experts enough time to design a study to evaluate the impact of faster operations on worker safety.

    By • Nov. 30, 2023
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    Tyson debuts $300M highly automated chicken plant

    The Virginia facility is one of the food giant's most technologically advanced, and is expected to churn out 4 million pounds of protein a week.

    By • Nov. 30, 2023
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    Danone’s Horizon Organic suspends use of milk from Texas farm at center of PETA report

    The animal rights group released images showing animal suffering and deaths at the operation near Dallas. It urged the USDA to open an investigation.

    By Christopher Doering • Nov. 22, 2023
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    How Fresh Del Monte uses its farms to test regenerative agriculture efforts

    The produce giant is stepping up to address gaps in sustainability for tropical fruits by experimenting with conservation efforts on company-owned farms.

    By • Nov. 22, 2023
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    USDA to update industry on pork line speed trial ahead of looming deadline

    The food inspection agency is facing pressure to create a more permanent solution or file an extension.

    By • Nov. 21, 2023
  • A sign on a drinks case door that reads "We accept SNAP/EBT."
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    Farm bill extension continues prohibition on EBT processing fees for SNAP purchases

    The National Grocers Association praised the continued pause on the fees even as it advocates for a permanent end to them.

    By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 20, 2023
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    Perdue drives awareness of antibiotic-free claim with first snack product

    Chix Mix is its latest salvo in the messaging war against competitor Tyson, which announced it would remove the label from its poultry products this year.

    By Chris Casey • Nov. 20, 2023
  • A CR11 combine manufactured by CNH Industries works the field.
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    CNH Industrial begins job cuts as weak market factors loom

    The agricultural machinery company is trimming workforce costs after a “disappointing quarter” affected by low demand for tractors and combines, the CEO said.

    By • Nov. 17, 2023
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    Nutrien partners with agtech startup on a more sustainable fertilizer

    CoteX and the manufacturing giant will explore market opportunities for a controlled-release nitrogen fertilizer that minimizes environmental impact, yet is suitable for large acreage crops.

    By • Nov. 17, 2023
  • Purple and white half-pint cartons of milk in a cooler with ice.
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    Schumer calls for USDA investigation into nationwide milk carton shortage

    The New York senator is calling for help “to find packaging alternatives” and resolve the issue. Dairies point to Pactiv Evergreen as the source of the supply chain snarl, although no origin point has been positively confirmed.

    By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 16, 2023