– Where Food Comes From highlighted strategic contradictions in 2025Q2 earnings call, focusing on beef/non-beef business balance, RFID tag mandate adaptation, and talent retention.
– Revenue rose 3% to $6.6M YoY, driven by CARE Certified program demand and 18% hardware sales growth from premium RFID tags.
– Strategic asset monetization included $1.8M from Progressive Beef stake sale, while expanding CARE Certified beef to 2 new retailers with 100+ locations planned.
– AI integration and technical talent acquisition aim to boost efficiency, reduce costs, and support retention amid RFID compliance challenges.