Jamie Chadwick

Whether a football (soccer) fan or not, McDonald’s is giving customers a chance to score big with its latest marketing push. The company announced the launch of the FIFA World Cup 26™ Meal and Happy Meals, available for a limited time starting June 4, featuring collectibles inspired by global soccer stars and Squishmallows. The FIFA World Cup 26™ Meal can be customized with a choice of a Big...

The world’s biggest soccer tournament is nearly here, and 7‑Eleven, Inc. is tapping into the excitement with the launch of FanLand. To mark the occasion, stores are turning into fan hubs, rolling out new promotions designed to kick off the summer and drive traffic. FanLand features limited‑time deals on new menu items and customer favorites at participating Laredo Taco Company® and Raise the...

Dollar General reported solid first‑quarter results for the period ended May 1, 2026, driven by margin expansion and steady customer traffic despite weather‑related and fuel cost pressures. Net sales rose 3.4% year-over-year (YOY) to $10.8 billion, up from $10.4 billion in the prior‑year quarter, supported by contributions from new stores and growth in same‑store sales, partially offset by store...

Quick-service restaurants continue to look for ways to deliver quality while meeting consumer demand for value and healthier options. In its latest move, Steak n' Shake is putting a spotlight on premium beef, sharing the news with customers on social media last month. A Men's Journal report noted that the chain has taken steps consistent with Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F....

The U.S. Department of Agriculture launched a Trade Reciprocity for U.S. Manufacturers and Producers (TRUMP) Mission to Argentina and Ecuador this week to open new markets and strengthen export opportunities for American farmers, ranchers and producers. Built on the Reciprocal Trade and Investment agreements signed with Argentina and Ecuador earlier this year, the mission led by USDA’s Under...

Save A Lot is taking aim at industry audiences with a new national marketing initiative designed to reinforce its positioning in fresh protein. The independently owned discount grocer has launched its Fresh Cut Meat campaign, supported by a commercial running across digital, social and in‑store channels. The effort underscores a point of differentiation the retailer says is often overlooked in...

ANALYSIS: Whole Turkey Supply Restrictions Drive Prices to Historic $1.86/lb. Peak A new record high has been set for the 16 lbs. frozen whole tom assessment at $1.86/lb. The fact that this new high has been reached so early in the year speaks volumes about the current supply situation and what buyers are willing to do to secure production. Year-to-date (YTD) turkey headcount is up 3.0%...

Cow slaughter in Great Britain (GB) follows a clear seasonal pattern, typically rising through the summer, peaking in October, and declining into spring. This reflects producers culling less productive animals ahead of winter housing, as well as stronger demand for beef during Christmas. Data from the British Cattle Movement Service (BCMS) shows that dairy cows accounted for 56% of annual cow...

USDA Announces $60 million in Investments to Support Small Meat and Poultry Plants Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins launched the Small Processors Action Plan (PDF, 2.3 MB), a new set of actions to better support small and very small meat and poultry processing plants, improve customer service, and reduce unnecessary regulatory burdens while maintaining strong food safety...

American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented today [June 3, 2026] on USDA’s announcement that the first case of New World screwworm (NWS) has been reported in the United States. “The re-emergence of New World screwworm in the United States after 60 years will have an immediate impact on farmers and ranchers in the affected areas. We are confident that the longstanding...