Looking forward to grilling this summer? Check out the top companies behind your favorite meat cuts
The Influence of Meat Companies on Your Summer Grill
After a long, chilly winter, nothing beats the American tradition of firing up the grill for sizzling burgers, brats, or a tender steak. Pair it with a cold drink, and you’ve crafted the perfect summer evening right in the heart of the greatest nation on Earth.
Your taste in cold beverages might have shifted in light of recent events, but have you considered where your meat comes from for that epic cookout?
Unveiling a surprising reality, a handful of powerful companies dominate the meat industry landscape, shaping what lands on American plates. Delve into the meat market dominance:
Key Players in the Meat Market
- Cargill, Tyson Foods, JBS, and National Beef Packing control 85% of the beef market in the U.S.
- Smithfield Foods, JBS, Hormel, and Tyson Foods hold about 70% of the pork market.
- Tyson, JBS, Perdue Farms, and Sanderson Farms capture 54% of the poultry market.
President Joe Biden has highlighted the monopolistic control of the meat industry, emphasizing the need for fair competition while unveiling plans to support independent meat producers with funds from the American Rescue Plan.
Foreign Interests and Controversies
Smithfield Foods, owned by Chinese company WH Group, raises concerns with senior executives’ ties to the Chinese Communist Party and vast land ownership in the U.S. Brazillian giants JBS and Marfrig have faced accusations of human rights abuses and deforestation. Tyson Foods, a major player across meat sectors, recently made headlines for its immigrant labor recruitment amid the ongoing southern border crisis.
Discover more about the intertwining complexities of the meat industry, from foreign ownership to labor practices, and the potential implications for your next grilling session.
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