China investigating new H7N9 cases
Chinese authorities and the World Health Organization are investigating how three members of one family contracted the H7N9 avian influenza virus, but WHO officials still believe the infection is not […]
NCC supports EPA’s RFS targets proposed for 2014
“The National Chicken Council (NCC) strongly supports efforts to create a more reasonable and sustainable approach to the nation’s fuel policy,” said NCC President Mike Brown in comments submitted this […]
Technology and social media revolutionizing food choices
“Technology and social media developments are revolutionizing the way we decide what we eat and where we eat,” said Deborah Perkins, managing director for Rabobank International, during her presentation at […]
Maddox, New U.S. Poultry & Egg Association Chairman
Elton Maddox, Wayne Farms, Oakwood, Ga., was elected chairman of the board of directors of U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY). The board meeting was held during the International Poultry […]
Southern California Egg Cooperative, Inc. announces the addition of new cooperative members and the expansion of operations
Southern California Egg Cooperative, Inc. announced today that it is expanding its membership and operations as it prepares to directly market its eggs to Southern California retailers. It is the […]
Mexico and US celebrate poultry trade success
In the two decades of NAFTA, Mexico has risen to become the number one export market for US chicken, turkey, duck and eggs in 2013, with annual sales exceeding $1.3 […]
Chipotle takes aim at animal agriculture
Chipotle Mexican Grill has developed a marketing campaign that endeavors to sell values along with a few burritos. “Farmed and Dangerous” is being billed as “a Chipotle original comedy series” […]
Chinese consumers’ tastes are changing
Consumers’ tastes are changing, though, with poultry, beef and sheep meat becoming more popular, while pork’s share decreases, as consumers focus more on nutrition and food safety. This could bode […]
Deep cuts in food stamps said averted in farm-bill deal
Deep cuts in U.S. food-stamp spending sought by House Republicans were averted in a tentative agreement on a much-delayed agriculture bill, according to a congressional aide familiar with the matter. […]
Foster Farms reopens Livingston chicken plant after 10-day closure
Foster Farms reopened its chicken plant Wednesday, after a 10-day voluntary closure to work on sanitation measures. All 3,500 employees have been called back to the plant, which had closed […]