Cargill’s quarterly earnings were pressured by elevated cattle and cocoa costs, while poultry investments in Thailand and the Philippines expand its global operations.
Lower hog and pork cutout prices are squeezing industry margins, while Smithfield expects its packaged meats business to remain profitable despite cautious consumer spending.
Tyson expects a deeper beef loss of up to US$775 million as cattle shortages and volatile prices drive margin pressure and prompt further operational changes.
Food group records a quarterly sales volume of 2 million tonnes.
Maple Leaf Foods retained its 2026 revenue and earnings forecasts despite revenue falling short of market expectations.