In the latest FI Fast Break news podcast, we examine how fuel surcharges could soon pressure already-thin food industry margins, as carriers tack on steep new fees.
In other news, workers in Greeley, Colo., plan to return to work after JBS agreed to resume negotiations, ending a three-week strike, according to United Food and Commercial Workers Local 7 union. A new round of talks is scheduled for April 9-10, reported Reuters. Full Story (Sub. Req.)
Elsewhere, U.S. egg prices have fallen nearly 60% from the record high in 2025, as farmers successfully replenished flocks after a bird flu outbreak. The average U.S. retail price for a dozen eggs in Feb. was $2.50, compared to $5.89 last year, reported SupplyChainBrain. Full Story
Meanwhile, Ahold Delhaize said it will transition to Product Carbon Footprinting (PCF) to get a better idea of its greenhouse gas emissions. PCF looks at product-level impacts based on ingredients, production methods, and supply chains. Full Story
And lastly, China’s hogs may have a new diet as rising soy costs push producers to other feeds. In March, the Chinese government ramped up efforts to expand protein sources for livestock and is moving faster than expected to deploy and promote fermented feed, reported Reuters. Full Story (Sub. Req.)
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