"We're seeing so much consolidation in the food industry that it's easier for these companies like Tyson Foods to call on clients — food service or supermarkets — and say 'we have everything you need,' any way to reduce time, without talking to multiple sales people, the better. There are economies of scale from merging functions of the firm," said John Stanton, professor of food marketing at St. Joseph's University in Philadelphia. "We're seeing the same thing with consolidation in the pork industry," he added.