News & Updates

LAFAYETTE, Ga. — Pilgrim’s, one of the nation’s largest chicken and meat producers, announces it is building a new $400 million, multi-phase prepared foods facility in Walker County, Georgia. This new facility, when at full capacity, will add 630 new jobs to Northwest Georgia. “Expanding the Pilgrim’s footprint in Georgia highlights our ongoing commitment to the region and our company’s long-term growth strategy,” Fabio Sandri, Pilgrim’s CEO, said. “This significant ... read more

The chain seeks to make the moniker for July 27 its own. ... read more

TUCKER, Ga. — Industry professionals recently gathered in Nashville, Tenn., for the 2025 USPOULTRY Hatchery-Breeder Clinic, where leading experts shared targeted strategies to optimize hatchery and breeder performance. The two-day event featured sessions on breeder nutrition, holding and transportation challenges, incubation management, chick quality, fertility challenges and the growing importance of automation and technology in streamlining operations. As part of his presentation on “Feeding Today’s Pullets for Overall Performance,” Dr. ... read more

Francisco Mitchell Lebron-Cruz, who was convicted on abuse charges in one Pennsylvania county, is convicted again for charges in another county. ... read more

The first phase of construction is expected to be completed in 2027. ... read more

TUCKER, Ga. — Dr. Petek Settar, Hy-Line International managing director of research and development, was recently honored with the 2026 Poultry Science Association Distinguished Poultry Industry Career Award, sponsored by the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association. The award recognizes outstanding contributions by an industry leader. In addition to sponsoring the award, USPOULTRY also makes an annual contribution to the PSA Foundation on behalf of the recipient. “USPOULTRY is delighted ... read more

The company pleaded guilty to not complying with its pollution prevention and control permit. ... read more

GAINESVILLE, Ga. — Providing his insight into issues affecting the Arkansas, Missouri and Oklahoma poultry industries, Marvin Childers, president of The Poultry Federation, was a recent guest on Poultry Times’ new podcast, The Coop Scoop. Childers mentioned that after approximately 19 years with The Poultry Federation he will be stepping down and retiring at the end of this year. Blake Rollins, TPF’s new executive vice president since February will take ... read more

Latino Restaurant Association leader tells House Agriculture Committee the law placed economic pressure on restaurants that were already operating on “razor-thin margins.” ... read more

Brazil exported 60% more chicken meat than the U.S. in 2024. ... read more

RIDGELAND, Miss. — Cal-Maine Foods Inc. has reported its financial and operational results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended May 31, 2025. Fourth quarter and fiscal 2025 financial, operational and business highlights include: Quarterly net sales of $1.1 billion and net income of $342.5 million, or $7.04 per diluted share. Fiscal year net sales of $4.3 billion and net income of $1.2 billion, or $24.95 per diluted ... read more

The latest confirmed cases involved nearly 200,000 breeding hens. ... read more

URBANA, Ill. — As the demand for plant-based meat and dairy options grows, vegan burgers, nuggets, and beverages have been in the spotlight for sustainable protein alternatives. But unlike their meatless burger counterparts, plant-based eggs haven’t received the same attention from researchers — until now. Enter Da Eun Kim, a doctoral student at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, and Brenna Ellison, a professor at Purdue University. Together, they set out ... read more

After years of lagging behind competitors, the foodservice brand seems to figured out the keys to success in this protein market segment as new offering sells out. ... read more

The chicken tender chain has also opened its first airport location. ... read more