McDonald’s Sues Top Meat Packers for Allegedly Colluding to Inflate the Price of Beef

The fast food giant is suing the U.S. meat industry’s “Big Four” — Tyson, JBS, Cargill and National Beef Packing Company — and their subsidiaries, alleging a price fixing scheme for beef specifically.

Cargill Hosts Webinar: Tomorrow’s Meat & Dairy Alternatives

October 1, 2024 Global Insights and Cargill

Join Cargill’s Food Solutions experts on World Animal Day (October 4) for a wealth of consumer insights into alternatives to meat and dairy, with fresh perspectives on and how the food & beverage market can respond to the technical challenges that this trend presents.

HarvestPlus and Cargill Launch NutriHarvest Project to Help Improve Global Food Security and Support Farmers

September 23, 2024 Cargill

NutriHarvest will help enhance the capacity of poultry farmers through the Hatching Hope initiative, which was launched in 2018 by Cargill with founding partner Heifer International. The project will provide training and support farmers, especially women, for adoption of better and more sustainable poultry farming practices to improve their household and drive local economic impact.

Smithfield Foods Completes Purchase of Dry Sausage Facility from Cargill

August 8, 2024 Smithfield Foods, Inc.

The transaction fuels Smithfield’s strategy of continued growth in the value-added packaged meats segment, adding dry sausage production capacity of 50 million pounds per year. Production from the Nashville facility will support Smithfield’s existing portfolio of dry sausage brands including Margherita, Carando and Armour.

Smithfield Foods to Purchase Dry Sausage Facility from Cargill

June 12, 2024 Smithfield Foods, Inc.

The transaction will fuel Smithfield’s strategy of continued growth in the value-added packaged meats segment, enhancing its ability to serve growing demand for high-quality pepperoni, deli, charcuterie and other dry sausage products.