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Brazil beef barons’ Wall Street listing caps a return from exile

Meat packer JBS began trading on the New York Stock Exchange on Friday

By Lisandra Paraguassu, Luciana Magalhaes, Reuters, Ricardo Brito June 13, 2025

Brazilian meatpacker JBS begins trading on the New York Stock Exchange on Friday, capping a stunning comeback by brothers Joesley and Wesley Batista less than a decade after they were jailed in a record-breaking corruption scandal and forced into the backseat of their global food empire.

Protesters in New York City on June 10, 2025. Protests have erupted across the U.S. in response to ICE raids and deportations. Photo: Bryan Smith/ZUMA Press Wire

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Trump promises immigration order soon on farm and leisure workers

By Reuters June 12, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump said he would issue an order soon to address the effects of his immigration crackdown on the country's farm and hotel industries, which rely heavily on migrant labor.

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U.S. immigration raid of Omaha meat plant cuts staff, fuels food production worries

Chicago cattle futures come under pressure as traders express nervousness around labour shorages

By Reuters, Tom Polansek June 12, 2025

After meat processor Glenn Valley Foods was raided by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents, livestock traders and market analysts expressed concerns that the potential deportation of undocumented workers from such raids could disrupt U.S. food production.

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U.S. immigration officials raid meat production plant in Omaha, dozens detained

By Kanishka Singh, Kristina Cooke, Reuters June 11, 2025

An immigration raid on Tuesday at a meat production plant in Omaha, Nebraska was the "largest worksite enforcement operation" in the state during the Trump presidency, the U.S. Homeland Security Department said.

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Olymel to expand Quebec sausage plant, shutter two sites

By Geralyn Wichers June 10, 2025

Meat processor Olymel will expand its sausage production facility in Trois-Rivières and will shut down two other Quebec locations the company announced Tuesday.

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JBS minority shareholders approve dual US-Brazil listing

By Reuters May 23, 2025

Brazilian meatpacker JBS on Friday secured shareholder support to move ahead with a long-planned dual listing of shares in both the United States and Brazil, it said in a securities filing.

The new facility, to be constructed in Saskatoon, will be 53,000 sq. feet and include technology advancements such as a state-of-the-art tempering room, an automated bacon line, an automated injection system and natural gas smokehouses. Photo: Screencap via youtube.com/@drakemeats1447

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Drake Meats to build new facility

By Janelle Rudolph May 21, 2025

Saskatchewan meat company Drake Meats Processors Inc. will be building a new meat processing facility in Saskatoon that is expected to employ 200 local people once fully operational.

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U.S. senator investigates claims of child labour at Tyson Foods plant

Meat industry came under fire in 2023 when children were found cleaning slaughterhouses

By Reuters, Tom Polansek May 7, 2025

U.S. Senator Josh Hawley says he has launched an investigation into Tyson Foods after a former employee alleged children worked at one of its processing plants.

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Next government must help Canadian pork sector through Chinese tariffs says meat council

Council says government should avoid scenarios that make sectors like agriculture collateral damage

By Jonah Grignon April 15, 2025

Federal parties must recognize the losses Canada’s pork sector will face from Chinese tariffs, says Chris White, president and CEO of the Canadian Meat Council (CMC).

Livestock, News

Canadian Meat Council calls for federal support for pork processors, producers

Some packers are projecting losses of over $100 million this year in face of Chinese tariffs, council says

By Geralyn Wichers April 14, 2025

The Canadian Meat Council says pork processors and farmers need targeted support from the federal government to maintain the viability of packers and to not lose jobs.

Alberta crop conditions improve: report

U.S. grains: Corn sets contract lows on expectations for big US crop

U.S. livestock: Cattle strength continues

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Alberta crop conditions improve: report

U.S. grains: Corn sets contract lows on expectations for big US crop

U.S. livestock: Cattle strength continues

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Brazil beef barons’ Wall Street listing caps a return from exile

Trump promises immigration order soon on farm and leisure workers

U.S. immigration raid of Omaha meat plant cuts staff, fuels food production worries

U.S. immigration officials raid meat production plant in Omaha, dozens detained

Olymel to expand Quebec sausage plant, shutter two sites

JBS minority shareholders approve dual US-Brazil listing

Drake Meats to build new facility

U.S. senator investigates claims of child labour at Tyson Foods plant

Next government must help Canadian pork sector through Chinese tariffs says meat council

Canadian Meat Council calls for federal support for pork processors, producers

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