DOJ Antitrust Probe Targets Four Largest US Beef Processors

The US Department of Justice has confirmed an antitrust investigation into the four largest beef processors in the United States: JBS, National Beef, Cargill, and Tyson Foods. These companies collectively control over 85% of the US beef processing market. The probe aims to examine potential anticompetitive practices that may have led to higher prices for consumers and unfair conditions for ranchers. The investigation was reported by Quartz on May 5, 2026.