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The JBS cyberattack throws the supply chain another curveball

 By Jonathan Maze and Patricia Cobe on Jun. 02, 2021

The attack over the weekend is unlikely to have a long-term impact on protein supplies or prices, but it’s yet another pressure point on an already stressed supply chain.

Financing

As corn prices rise, food costs could follow

 By Jonathan Maze on May 07, 2021

Rising corn prices could lead to higher costs for chicken and beef in the near future, furthering supply chain challenges as labor costs continue to rise.

Food

Tyson settles suit alleging it fixed chicken prices

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 21, 2021

The poultry supplier admitted no wrongdoing as part of the agreement.

Financing

Considering a virtual chicken wing brand? Think again

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 06, 2020

The sudden infusion of so many virtual chicken wing concepts could lead to another price spike. There’s already evidence it’s happening, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

How a Chinese hog epidemic could raise restaurant costs next year

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 06, 2019

African Swine Fever has decimated the pork supply in China. That could raise U.S. protein prices next year.

Food

3 reasons reducing sugar is good for the restaurant business

Sponsored content from our partner Ingredion on May 14, 2019

Consumers’ eating habits are shifting, and sugar is one of the main targets.

Financing

Chains face a potential avocado shortage

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 03, 2019

Prices have spiked following President Trump’s threat to close the Mexican border, says RB’s The Bottom Line. That’s bad news for Chipotle and others.

Financing

Riding the commodity price roller coaster

By Restaurant Business Staff on Sep. 02, 2009

Among the dark clouds of recession, restaurants have so far found at least one silver lining: the cost of basic foodstuffs.

Food Inflation On the Horizon, Wells Fargo Says

By Restaurant Business Staff on Dec. 15, 2009

By Jeff Wilson(Dec. 16, 2009 - Bloomberg)—Rising milk, beef, pork and chicken prices will double the pace of U.S. food inflation next year as livestock...

ID NEWS: Fleming PACA creditors owed nearly $25 million

By Restaurant Business Staff on Apr. 08, 2003

Perhaps as many as 150 produce suppliers may be owed payments by Lewisville, TX-based The Fleming Companies, which has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy...

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