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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
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    JBS delays plan for US listing after request for investor vote

    The world’s largest meat company agreed to redo paperwork to comply with a shareholder request as it faces market challenges in North America.

    By • Nov. 15, 2023
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    Trendline

    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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    Shoppers aren’t changing their Thanksgiving plans, but are seeking more savings

    The cost of a holiday feast has come down from last year’s historic high, though prices for festive foods remains above pre-pandemic levels.

    By Sam Silverstein • Nov. 15, 2023
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    Deep Dive

    The food industry is all in on regenerative agriculture. Can farmers be convinced?

    Companies are racing to capitalize on a burgeoning industry focused on reducing emissions in agriculture. But first, they'll have to prove it's profitable to go green.

    By Miranda Lipton • Nov. 15, 2023
  • Tyson Foods is laying off workers at its processing plant in Wilkesboro, North Carolina.
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    Tyson leaving ‘no stone unturned’ in plans to cut costs, improve business

    The nation’s largest meat packer reported its third consecutive loss as it trudges through a period of margin compression driven by tighter supplies, lower pricing and soft demand.

    By • Nov. 14, 2023
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    Tight cold storage supply gives food suppliers frostbite

    Construction is booming, but it may not be enough to meet rapidly rising demand for warehouse space.

    By Erin X. Wong • Nov. 14, 2023
  • Nitrogen products are processed at Nutrien's operations in Lima, Ohio.
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    Fertilizer companies optimistic for demand rebound as profit slumps continue

    CF Industries, Mosaic and Nutrien improved sales volumes during the third quarter, a bright spot for executives as low prices continue to muck up their earnings.

    By • Nov. 13, 2023
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    Tyson to shutter 2 more processing plants as earnings woes mount

    Closures in Columbia, South Carolina, and Jacksonville, Florida, add to the growing number of cost cuts this year in response to unfavorable market conditions.

    By • Nov. 10, 2023
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    USDA takes action to ‘level playing field’ for poultry farmers

    The agency is strengthening contract disclosure requirements for growers, among other steps, to mitigate abusive practices across the agriculture industry.

    By • Nov. 9, 2023
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    Crowded cultivated meat industry primed for ‘shakeout’

    A financial advisory report predicts a challenging environment for big and small players in the space, which could lead to consolidation.

    By Elizabeth Flood • Nov. 8, 2023
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    Cargill completes Ohio soybean plant expansion

    The agricultural giant’s latest project nearly doubled the site’s crush capacity as renewable energy demand grows.

    By • Nov. 3, 2023
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    Consumers want the ‘plant’ back in plant-based: report

    Companies will use more ingredients like mushrooms, walnuts, tempeh and legumes in place of complex meat alternatives in 2024, Whole Foods predicts. 

    By Elizabeth Flood • Nov. 3, 2023
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    ‘Startup nation’ at war: How Israel’s food tech sector is handling upheaval

    The region is a global leader in agricultural innovation, but an escalation in fighting is putting product development efforts on hold.

    By Elizabeth Flood • Nov. 2, 2023
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    Pivot Bio taps former Corteva exec to lead supply chain operations

    The biofertilizer startup continued its c-suite buildout with the appointment of industry veteran Balaji Venkataraman to help scale manufacturing and logistics capabilities.

    By • Nov. 2, 2023
  • Chickens move along hangers at a processing and slaughter facility.
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    California poultry processors face preliminary injunction for violating child labor laws

    Children were found working long hours on production lines at Exclusive Poultry and two other companies.

    By • Oct. 31, 2023
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    ADM and Solugen to build Minnesota biomanufacturing facility for plant-based chemicals

    The collaboration will transform corn dextrose into materials that can be used in packaging, construction and personal care. 

    By • Oct. 31, 2023
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    Corteva lowers earnings expectations due to headwinds in Brazil

    The Indianapolis-based agrochemical firm cited evolving market dynamics including reduced plantings and tighter farmer margins from a record corn crop.

    By • Oct. 30, 2023
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    Food insecurity keeps retailers off balance

    A new USDA study found the percentage of food-insecure households is on the rise, while University of Missouri research forecasts federal spending on SNAP will decline in 2024.

    By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 30, 2023
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    ‘It has already begun’: Congress sounds off on climate disruption to supply chains

    With droughts and heat waves affecting crops and shipping routes this year, the budget committee looked at the rising costs extreme weather will have on supply lines.

    By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 27, 2023
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    Unfavorable US pork market weighs on Smithfield owner

    Meatpacking giant WH Group is coping with profit declines as it consolidates operations and looks for cost cuts. 

    By • Oct. 26, 2023
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    USDA strengthens animal welfare requirements for organic label

    Livestock must have improved access to the outdoors in new rules aimed at creating consistent standards and aligning with consumer expectations.

    By • Oct. 26, 2023
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    EPA gives guidance on anaerobic digestion’s role in addressing food waste

    The agency is doubling down on its support for food waste prevention, donation or upcycling over industrial management pathways. 

    By Jacob Wallace • Oct. 26, 2023
  • ADM is rescoping its plant-based food production after signs of waning demand.
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    ADM rethinks scope of $300M plant-based investment

    The market has struggled with destocking and sluggish consumer demand for alternative meat products in the past year.

    By • Oct. 25, 2023
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    Albertsons awarding $6M in grants to support SNAP, WIC sign-ups

    The fundraising campaign not only supports a White House call to end hunger, but it also could increase the customer base for the grocer’s banners.

    By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 25, 2023
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    Louis Drefyus plans $500M Ohio soy processing plant

    Demand for biofuels and natural ingredients is spurring an expansion of crush facilities across the U.S. 

    By • Oct. 23, 2023