Posted on 04/20/2026 9:07:30 AM PDT by V_TWIN
The DOJ has launched an investigation into foreign meatpacking companies that supply the US over possible price-fixing.
President Trump in November ordered the Justice Department to launch an investigation into foreign meatpacking companies for driving up the price of beef through “illicit collusion.”
Beef prices are soaring in the US. According to some reports, ground beef and steak prices are up nearly 50% since July 2020.
Last year, Trump asked the DOJ to launch an investigation into meatpacking companies for possible price fixing and manipulation.
“I have asked the DOJ to immediately begin an investigation into the Meat Packing Companies who are driving up the price of Beef through Illicit Collusion, Price Fixing, and Price Manipulation,” Trump said.
“We will always protect our American Ranchers, and they are being blamed for what is being done by Majority Foreign Owned Meat Packers, who artificially inflate prices, and jeopardize the security of our Nation’s food supply,” he added.
Trump continued, “Action must be taken immediately to protect Consumers, combat Illegal Monopolies, and ensure these Corporations are not criminally profiting at the expense of the American People. I am asking the DOJ to act expeditiously. Thank you for your attention to this matter!”
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The “media” has been selling grass clippings in place of beef for years. I didn’t know they were still raising and selling beef with all those grass clipping burgers they’ve been selling out there.
Purchased 2 T-Bones last weekend. $$22.00 for the pair.
They were on Special. ;)
I want affordable steaks and pot roasts back, and BBQ too!!
Our Winn Dixie chain does a “quick sale” promotion for soon to be expired meat and poultry.
We usually try to time it for that.
Publix however refuses to participate in such a promotion.....I once saw a Publix employee pushing a cart full of rotisserie chickens back to the kitchen so I asked him if he was throwing them away......his reply “YEP”.....I never understood why not discount the food prior to expiration? At least SOME of it may not go to waste. SMH
How about doing something to get the EPA/FDA/Labor, etc... off the backs of local, family-run packing houses and on-farm processed meat?
Everyone knows that socialist/prog government regulation ALWAYS ends up benefiting insiders, crony and big companies.
Our local store has an armed guard at the meat counter. There is a sign that says: “financing available”
Even london broil is expensive.
“I never understood why not discount the food prior to expiration. At least SOME of it may not go to waste.”
Agreed.
yeah covid was 5 years ago.
Sam's Club used to mark down meats that were on day of expiration. They stopped that and now just remove it and throw it out. We quit Sam's club and shop local now.
A group of parents and I used to work at a food outlet at our local NFL stadium. Our salaries and the taxes were then "donated" to our kids' sports league. it was a win-win - the big food-service company got competent labor, and our particularly charity got paid the equivalent of our salaries + any taxes, which was treated as a donation/write-off for the food-service company
Same thing - at the end of every game, I was shocked at how many pizzas, hot dogs, etc... went in to the trash. We weren't allowed to take them, or even eat them there in the back. Considered "theft." I understand the potential conflict if workers are preparing "extra" with the intent to take it home, but regardless, the amount of waste was immense.
And they will find.... Nothing.
And this is.... the last you will ever hear of it.
AI:
Approximately 40% of commercial food is wasted in the United States, which translates to about 66 billion pounds of food waste annually. This waste primarily comes from restaurants, which waste between 4% and 10% of all food purchased, with 15% ending up in landfills. The food industry faces significant challenges in reducing waste, with efforts to recycle and donate food being minimal compared to the overall waste.
AI:
10% to 15%
Grocery stores in the United States throw away approximately 10% to 15% of their total inventory, which translates to about 43 billion pounds of food waste annually. This waste often includes edible food that is discarded due to factors such as consumer preferences, quality standards, and logistical challenges.
I see the Publix butchers pulling meat and poultry out of the meat case, onto a rack and head to the back of the store all the time.....what a terrible waste. SMH
Your optimism is overwhelming
Excellent!
“There is a sign that says: “financing available”
That’s funny right there. I don’t care who you are.
Tell me you didn’t move to Memphis.
I hope. ;)
I got a prime tenderloin (untrimmed) for $20 lb. at Costco a few weeks ago.
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