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Elsewhere in the Asia-Pacific region, poultry have tested positive for the virus in Australia, Nepal and Turkey. ... read more

GAINESVILLE, Ga. — To assist with the availability of table eggs for consumers, the state of Nevada has issued a temporary order that will allow for the sale of non-cage-free eggs, which runs counter to the state’s law requiring only the sale of cage-free eggs. The Nevada Department of Agriculture announced that as of Feb. 20, eggs for retail sale can be sourced from any producer, regardless of if they ... read more

Meanwhile, more presumed-positive cases are being reported in Indiana. ... read more

ATLANTA — The National Protein and Food Distributors Association Board of Directors recently convened in Atlanta, Ga., to tap officers and welcome newly elected board members. Chan Windham, House of Raeford Farms, is the new NPFDA chair, succeeding Laurie Pate, Foodlinx. Greg Morgan, Quirch Foods, transitions to the role of vice chair after previously serving as treasurer. Barry Moose, Koch Foods, has been elected to serve as treasurer on the ... read more

ATLANTA — After six years at the helm of the National Protein and Food Distributors Association, Cece Corbin, will be, partially, retiring from the association in 2025. Wendy Kavanagh has been named Corbin’s successor. When Corbin came on board in 2019 the head of the association’s staff was the executive director, a title that has since been changed to president and CEO. Corbin has worked with associations for more than ... read more

ATLANTA — Agriculture producers in Georgia, along with several southeastern states, are still recovering from the devastation left by last September’s Hurricane Helene. The Georgia House of Representatives has passed a Hurricane Helene Tax Relief bill aimed to provide some needed financial relief to affected Georgia agricultural communities. Georgia House Bill 223 passed by a 173 to 0 vote on Feb. 18 and was introduced by Georgia state Majority Leader ... read more

When a traffic accident involves a rig hauling thousands of eggs, social media users bemoaned the loss of the cargo. ... read more

APHIS reports two confirmed flock infections in Ohio, while state agencies report positive HPAI detections in Iowa and Indiana. ... read more

ATLANTA — The National Protein and Food Distributors Association awarded Mariss Hans, general manager with Foodlinx, Palos Verdes Peninsula, Calif., with its Member of the Year award during its recent Annual Convention and Showcase in Atlanta, Ga. Hans, originally from the Philippines, graduated from De La Salle University in Manila in 2002. She, and her mother Amor De Leon, came to the U.S., also in 2002. In 2003, Richmond Wholesale ... read more

The doses will be distributed on an as-needed basis, based on a person’s risk conditions. ... read more

Following a lull in highly pathogenic avian influenza in West Africa, outbreaks have been recorded again in Nigeria and Niger. ... read more

ATLANTA — An individual known not only for his contributions promoting the state of Georgia’s poultry industry, but also the nation’s, was given a prestigious honor recently from the National Protein and Food Distributors Association. Mike Giles, Georgia Poultry Federation president, was presented the 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award from NPFDA during the group’s recent Annual Convention and Showcase in Atlanta, Ga. Giles, who has been with the GPF for 25 ... read more

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Findings indicate that air ventilation systems could play a role in airborne transmission of the virus. ... read more

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — After decades in its namesake of Kentucky, the Kentucky Fried Chicken brand is moving “The Colonel’s” secret blend of 11 herbs and spices to the Lone Star State. KFC, a division of Yum! Brands, is moving the corporate headquarters from Louisville, Ky., to Plano, Texas, during the next six months. Officials with Yum! Brands note that this relocation will affect 100 KFC U.S. corporate positions, along with ... read more