Middleman Takes Bigger Share Of Beef Dollars
The piece explains the rising costs in beef production and retailing, with industry spokesmen noting wages, energy, and packaging costs up sharply while packers claim slim profits. Elias Paul of John Morrell cites 7.4 cents of every beef dollar for the packer and rising labor costs.
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Elias Paul
John Morrell Co
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