Manitoba Co-operator

Tyson’s costs to buy live cattle increased $305 million from last year.

Tyson Foods shares plunge

Deflated demand, inflated costs lead to surprise loss

Tyson Foods Inc. shares plunged 16 per cent to a three-year low May 8 as the U.S. meatpacker posted a surprise second-quarter loss and cut its full-year revenue forecast amid slowing consumer demand. The weaker than expected results indicate cash-strapped shoppers are cutting back on meat spending in a high-inflation environment, while a shrinking cattle herd forces Tyson to pay more for