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Top 100 Meat & Poultry Processors

The Top 100 Meat & Poultry Processors of 2026

Positive consumer trends fueling protein consumption push meat and poultry sales to a record high $112 billion.

May 5, 2026

The 2026 Top 100 Meat & Poultry Processors highlights a $112B market fueled by strong demand, premium trends and Gen Z influence, despite tight cattle supply, rising costs and shifting protein dynamics across beef, pork and poultry.

Beef buyers adjusting to uncertainty in the market

Fifth-generation Nebraska cattleman Blake Albers shares insights on market forces shaping beef purchase strategies.

Fred Wilkinson

January 26, 2026

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Beef buyers emphasize whole-animal utilization and single-source programs to reduce week-to-week surprises rather than chase spot pricing.

USDA plan aims to lower domestic beef prices while supporting the cattle sector

USDA plan encourages procurement of domestic beef for USDA Child Nutrition Programs and expanding opportunities for smaller beef packers.

Sammy Bredar

October 23, 2025

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Industry groups have mixed reactions to government actions intended to lower US beef prices.

NCBA raises alarm over Argentine beef import plan, citing foot-and-mouth disease risk

NCBA’s family farmers and ranchers are concerned that rewarding Argentina with this expanded access to the US market harms American cattlemen and women, while also interfering with the free market.

Industry News

October 21, 2025

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The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association responds to comments from President Donald J. Trump that suggested importing Argentinian beef as a solution to lower beef prices.

As summer tailwinds fade, fat trim braces for correction

Because fat trim is far less valuable than lean, a rising fat percentage pressures the cutout value.

Altin Kalo

September 23, 2025

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With imports slowing, grilling season behind us, and carcass weights climbing, the fat trim market could again come under pressure.

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Fears of a dramatic shortfall in beef supply have yet to materialize

Seasonal demand is likely to underpin beef prices in May and June.

Altin Kalo

April 23, 2024

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Wholesale beef prices, especially the price of high value cuts such as ribeye steaks or tenderloin, has been drifting counter seasonally lower.

Lawsuit alleges beef price fixing

July 8, 2022

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Foodservice giant Sysco Corp. has filed a federal lawsuit alleging that Tyson Foods, JBS USA, Cargill and National Beef Packing have been coordinating to fix the price of beef.

Turnaround in beef prices in sight

Jason Vance, University of Missouri Extension

March 16, 2015

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There have been a lot of changes at Jennings Premium Meats since it opened for business in 1954.

On Location: Beef marketplace Q&A at Certified Angus Beef conference

September 22, 2014

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Mark McCully of Certified Angus Beef talks with Andy Hanacek

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Beef Products Inc. (BPI): Supplementing supply

With increasing demand for lean beef and shrinking supply driving growth at Beef Products Inc. (BPI), the company has continued to invest in making its processes even more sustainable.

Andy Hanacek

August 8, 2014

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Beef Products Inc. (BPI) finds itself providing a much-needed product to the beef supply chain.