USDA to focus on Salmonella at virtual public meeting
Food safety officials and representatives from multiple government agencies are convening for a virtual public meeting focused on reducing Salmonella in the food supply chain. Hosting the meeting, scheduled for […]
Brands and Influencers: Reemerging emphasis on driving sales
When it comes to using influencers, 2020 has been the year of the pivot for many brands. Three months ago, a key performance indicator in the influencer space-driving sales-had been […]
Researchers explore COVID-19 egg supply chain impact
To learn more about how agricultural supply chains were affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers from Michigan State University explored specifically how the shift from consuming “food away from home” […]
Trade talks between China and the US are back on track
China and the United States have agreed to hold trade talks “in the coming days” to evaluate the progress of their Phase 1 trade deal six months after it took […]
Airborne viruses can spread on dust, non-respiratory particles
Influenza viruses can spread through the air on dust, fibers and other microscopic particles, according to new research from the University of California-Davis (UC-Davis) and the Icahn School of Medicine […]
Winner, winner
Chicken appeal is making quite a flap on restaurant menus and among the growing number of consumers eating more meals at home. The variety of formats chicken can be served […]
USDA confirms SARS-CoV-2 in mink in Utah
The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL) today announced the first confirmed cases of SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19 in humans) in mink at […]
215 poultry facilities recognized for exceptional safety performance
The Joint Industry Safety and Health Council recently recognized 215 chicken and turkey facilities with safety awards. The companies were honored in recognition of their outstanding performance through the implementation […]
Project focuses on antibiotic-restricted poultry production
According to U.S. Department of Agriculture data, the U.S. broiler industry is the largest in the world, producing 9 billion birds annually. Antibiotic growth promoters (AGPs) have been an integral […]
Canceled! CPF 2020 Annual Conference!
Dear Members & Friends: The California Poultry Federation (CPF) Executive Committee (EC) voted unanimously to cancel the September 2020 Annual Conference. Due to Monterey County COVID-19 regulations, the Monterey […]