Submit comment or question
Note: All comments are displayed with user's screen name. If screen name is not present, user's full name will be used. Please go to My Account to update your screen name.
Comment Policy: Urner Barry has made the comment feature available to encourage further discussion of our news stories. Defamatory or offensive comments, or comments deemed not relevant to the story will be removed, and if necessary, Urner Barry may restrict the right of individual subscribers to offer comments. In all cases, comments represent opinions of the poster only, and do not represent fact, news, opinions or estimates put forward by Urner Barry.
Email Address is required. Password is required.
What Restaurants Need to Succeed: Immigration Reform, Competitive Swipe Fees, & Strong Trade Policy
The National Restaurant Association today released ambitious federal policy priorities that when achieved, will help stabilize the industry workforce, support industry employment growth, cut costs for restaurant operators, and preserve the global supply chain. The priorities include:
The restaurant and foodservice industry is the nation's second-largest private employer, with more than 15.7 million people...
Trump Says Immigration Plan Will Balance Farm Labor Needs and Border Security
US President Donald Trump said he is crafting an immigration plan aimed at bridging the gap between American farmers who rely on immigrant labor and advocates for stricter border policies—a balancing act that has taken center stage amid recent enforcement actions disrupting agricultural operations nationwide.
"The farmers want to have people who can work very hard in the field, and the other people don't want to have anybody from outside of our country. And I am working on a plan that I think is going to make...
FEATURED STORIES
ANALYSIS: US Beef Tongue Exports Surge 353% YOY to Hong Kong in 2025
ANALYSIS: US Freight Dynamics Drive Regional Premium Amid Elevated Cage-Free Supply
ANALYSIS: Australia’s Q1 2026 Beef Exports Surge 17.4% YOY as Safeguard Race Intensifies
ANALYSIS: Turkey Production Shows 3.6% Year-to-Date Gain Despite Record Low January Harvest
ANALYSIS: Year-to-Date Broiler Production Continues to Skew Heavier Across Weight Classes