Jamie Chadwick

Year-to-date (YTD) headcount of turkeys harvested this year continues to outpace that of last year, despite slightly lower numbers year-over-year (YOY) in May...

Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins, U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin announced an updated Memorandum of Understanding to reaffirm their shared commitment to protecting consumers from heavy metals and other contaminants in food. For decades, the U.S. Department of Agriculture,...

Global agri-food markets remained driven by policy decisions and supply concerns this week, from Europe’s latest move on the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) to tightening phosphate availability in Brazil. Meanwhile, the seafood sector saw major regulatory developments in both the US and EU, while strategic investments and acquisitions reshaped the beverages and aquaculture industries....

The Meat Institute today [July 10, 2026] said the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) efforts to address Biden-Era regulations would ensure beef, pork and poultry producers can be rewarded for raising high quality livestock and poultry and ensure consumers have continued access to exceptional US meat and poultry products. “We are grateful to President Trump, Secretary Rollins, and...

Prima Lands in Nearly 500 Kroger Stores as the Brand Targets Conventional Grocery Growth Prima is expanding into nearly 500 Kroger stores nationwide, marking the ancestral protein bar brand's largest conventional grocery rollout to date as it looks to capitalize on growing demand for products made with simpler ingredient lists. The expansion, which begins today, gives the fast-growing brand...

Non-fed tongues are currently at record-high price levels, and fed tongues are sitting at 52-week highs. Based on the current monthly average for July, 2026 values are roughly 18% higher for #1 white non-fed Swiss cut tongues. Looking at the comparable items within the fed sector, the current monthly average price is about 21% above 2025, but is trailing closely behind 2024, with 2026 only about...

The New England Aquarium has launched a new exhibit highlighting New England harbor ecosystems as part of its expanded summer programming, which also includes extended operating hours, new visitor experiences, and seasonal attractions. Open daily from 9 am to 6 pm through Labor Day, the Aquarium enters the peak summer season with a renovated front lobby completed this spring and a refreshed...

Retail sales climbed for the ninth month in a row during June as positive factors overcame challenges to the economy, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions, released today [July 13, 2026] by the National Retail Federation. “The summer shopping season got off to a strong start in June,” NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay said. “Consumers took advantage of summer...

As grilling season nears its peak, retailers are competing for consumer dollars with promotions aimed at increasingly value-conscious shoppers willing to switch proteins, or trade down within a protein category, to stretch grocery budgets. Beef, along with several premium seafood products, command the highest retail prices, consistent with historical norms. However, price premiums have widened...

Domino's Pizza has appointed two new independent directors, welcoming Michael C. Creedon, Jr. and Anneliese Olson to its board. "We're pleased to welcome Mike and Anneliese to the Board," said David Brandon, Domino's Executive Chairman. "Their deep experience leading consumer and technology-driven businesses will bring valuable, fresh perspectives as Domino's...