Brazil’s BRF plans to raise prices to counter high corn costs
Brazilian food processor BRF SA plans to increase prices by about 7 percent in May to help it counter rising costs and a generally challenging market that is expected to […]
New study highlights benefits of the partnership between contract farmers and chicken companies
The National Chicken Council today released a study that presents the results of a 2015 broiler industry survey designed to capture key live chicken production statistics. In addition, the study […]
Costco gets creative to meet shoppers’ appetite for organics
At Costco’s shareholder meeting earlier this year, CEO Craig Jelinek touted the vast amounts of food the company sold last year, from 83 million rotisserie chickens to $6.1 billion worth […]
CPF welcomes new allied member
Safe Foods Corporation has joined the California Poultry Federation. Safe Foods provides a combination of knowledge, service and solutions in food safety for the food industry. More information can be […]
Bill addresses gap between seasonal, highly skilled immigrants
The meat and poultry industry faces unique challenges in obtaining semi-skilled workers. A new bill introduce in the Senate looks to create a pilot system to help address some of […]
AB-free has its limits, say avian pathologists
Antibiotic use in poultry should be minimized “through carefully planned and well-executed preventive practices,” but the birds’ health should not be sacrificed for a marketing message, said a position statement […]
House appropriators halt USDA action on GIPSA
The House Appropriations Committee has again stepped in to limit the U.S. Department of Agriculture from finalizing rules in regard to poultry regulations under the Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards […]
Shipping firms form Asia-to-Europe alliance — WSJ
Some of the world’s biggest container operators, including China’sCosco Group and France’sCMA CGM, agreed to form a new shipping alliance that will rival the dominance of giants Maersk Line and […]
Poultry growers cry foul over proposed organic rule
Highly pathogenic avian influenza was wreaking havoc on chicken and turkey operations a year ago this week. USDA and Iowa officials had just reported a 5.3-million chicken egg-laying farm was […]
OSHA’s expanded poultry inspections outside scope of legal limits
Like any employer, poultry processors are subject to inspections by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and the industry is committed to the safety, health and wellbeing of our […]