$172M special dividend back on table after regulatory green light
French giant also takes full control of local dairy joint venture
Middle East conflict and El Niño seen slowing growth ahead
Taiwan chilled beef market share holds at two-thirds through April
Prices up 12% as shoppers cut back on primary and processed cuts
Variety meats a bright spot, up 20% with Mexico leading gains
Farm groups urge extension with duty-free agriculture terms
Soft pork demand keeps nearby hog contracts under pressure
Leaders agree mechanism to resolve animal product disputes
Weak pork demand keeps hog futures under pressure
Soybean oil dominates, but tallow ranks third as feedstock
23 June 2026
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