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RIDGELAND, Miss. — Cal-Maine Foods will be expanding its product offerings now that its acquisition of Echo Lake Foods has closed. This deal was announced in April when a definitive agreement was reached for an all-cash transaction of approximately $258 million. Echo Lake Foods, based in Burlington, Wis., produces, markets, and packages egg products such as breakfast items like scrambled eggs, waffles, pancakes, frozen cooked omelets, diced eggs and egg ... read more

ARLINGTON, Va. — The American Feed Industry Association is committed to its mission of being the voice of the U.S. animal food industry, influencing policy and connecting people, the association notes, adding that, given the evolving needs of its 650 feed and pet food industry members, along with projected growth within the organization’s many leading educational programs, networking events and requests for expert analysis, the AFIA is embarking on an ... read more

TUCKER, Ga. — Poultry industry leaders recently convened in Nashville, Tenn., for the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association’s 2025 Poultry Processor Workshop, where the spotlight was on leadership, technology, biosecurity and operational excellence. The event offered attendees strategic insights into elevating plant performance, ranging from effective team management and disease prevention to the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and preventive maintenance. Presenters stressed that to improve results in every part ... read more

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration has recently unveiled its first report from the Make America Healthy Again Commission, and it focuses on presented statistics designed to “make our children healthy again.” Several agricultural organizations have expressed their disapproval with the report and note that it does not give proper consideration to the efforts given by American farmers in providing nutritious foods. There have also been criticisms from researchers that the ... read more

Surrogate hens host modified embryos to create layers that produce only female progeny within a single generation. ... read more

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — As of May 27, the state of Indiana has been deemed Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza-free by the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH). “The first HPAI case of the 2022-2025 incident in Indiana — and the nation — was confirmed in early February 2022 in a Dubois County turkey flock,” an Indiana state release states. “Indiana has had 34 commercial poultry flocks (chickens, ducks, and turkeys) and ... read more

HAMBURG, Pa. — Joe Jurgielewicz & Son Ltd. introduces its premium liquid duck eggs as a flavorful and functional solution to the ongoing egg shortages across the United States, the company announced, adding that the introduction of its liquid duck eggs offers an alternative for chefs, bakers, and food manufacturers seeking consistency and excellence in their creations. “Eggs are an irreplaceable ingredient in professional kitchens. Our premium liquid duck ... read more

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Illinois Department of Agriculture lifted the temporary suspension of exhibition or sale of poultry in the state, after its initial issuance in February. “We have closely monitored the threat posed by avian flu and have taken appropriate measures to ensure biosecurity for the safety of both the public and the poultry industry,” Dr. Mark Ernst, IDOA state veterinarian, said. “Should the situation change, we will re-evaluate, ... read more

ST. MARYS, Ga. — The National Protein and Food Distributors Association’s Scholarship Foundation has awarded $50,000 in scholarships to 10 outstanding students, the group announces. The NPFDA Scholarship Foundation was established in 1979. Eligible applicants are employees of NPFDA member companies or dependents of an employee of a NPFDA member company enrolled full-time at a U.S.-based college or university or a graduating high school senior pursuing a college degree in ... read more

BUCKEYE, Ariz. — In the past few weeks highly pathogenic avian influenza has been wreaking havoc on commercial table egg layer flocks in Arizona. Hickman’s Family Farms announces that the virus has claimed 95 percent of its hens in Arizona, which amounts to approximately 6 million birds. “This devastating turn of events means the loss of life for the hens, the loss of jobs for hundreds of employees, and the ... read more

Many consumers perceive chicken as a “high-protein, low guilt pivot” to flip the script on traditional snacking. ... read more

STARKVILLE, Miss.— Pilgrim’s Pride has donated a major gift toward constructing a new poultry feed mill facility at Mississippi State University. The company’s $100,000 gift marks another chapter in demonstrating its longstanding relationship with the university’s poultry science department. Pilgrim’s — which also partners with MSU for internship and mentoring programs — produces fresh, frozen and value-added products from its operations across 14 U.S. states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the U.K. ... read more

Free generative AI tools like ChatGPT could make connecting with poultry consumers easier. ... read more