Shares of Brazil’s JBS SA rose 7% in early morning trading on Wednesday after the world’s largest meatpacker reported strong first-quarter results in spite of headwinds faced by its large U.S. beef business.

(Adds details from earnings statement) SAO PAULO, May 14 (Reuters) - Brazil’s JBS SA , the world’s largest meat-packer, on Tuesday reported a net profit of 1.64 billion reais ($319.74 million) for the first quarter,

The breathtaking views of Guanajuato, Mexico, weren’t easy to leave behind, but she knew her children deserved better than what she could provide them there. So, she took a chance on a new life. This happened next.

We are fighting many battles now in the pork industry. From disease to animal rights extremists to misconceptions of what it’s like to work on a pig farm, I’m reminded of how much the people on the front line matter.

Well known bacon, hot dog and processed meat brand, Oscar Mayer is reportedly for sale for $3 to 5 billion.

Livestock feeders find solid profits as the summer grilling season begins. Beef and pork packers continue to struggle with negative margins.