News & Updates

AUBURN, Ala. — Researchers at Auburn University recently developed new methods for safely using poultry processing wastewater for food-grade hydroponic crop production. By eliminating pathogens, like salmonella, the research team was able to use wastewater from a poultry processing plant to grow romaine lettuce safe for human consumption. The breakthrough promises not only a cost-effective means of irrigating crops with poultry byproduct water, but also better water conservation. A team ... read more

SPRINGDALE, Ark. — Tyson Foods announces third-quarter sales of $13.884 billion, an increase of 4 percent from last year, in its most recent quarterly and nine-month financial report. “Our third quarter results demonstrate the strength of our multi-protein, multi-channel portfolio and our relentless focus on operational excellence,” Donnie King, Tyson Foods president and CEO, said. “Delivering our fifth consecutive quarter of year-over-year growth across sales, adjusted operating income and ... read more

WASHIINGTON — Leaders in the U.S. agriculture industry are applauding the Aug. 2 Senate confirmation of Luke J. Lindberg as USDA under secretary for trade and foreign agricultural affairs. “We are thrilled to have Luke join our team and I have full faith that his drive and deep experience will ensure we not only defend our producers, but also open new doors to global trade,” Brooke Rollins, USDA agriculture secretary, ... read more

ORLANDO, Fla. — Huey Magoo’s continues its nationwide expansion with its first-ever airport location at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport in Florida, which is now open. Huey Magoo’s marked the recent milestone as part of a first half of the year that also saw openings across Georgia, Missouri, Ohio, and Florida, including the company’s debut in Miami-Dade County. Now with more than 75 locations open across 12 states, Huey Magoo’s is also ... read more

All control areas around U.S. poultry operations have been released, according to APHIS. ... read more

WASHINGTON — To address that there is not an official, federally recognized definition for “ultra-processed foods,” the USDA, along with the Department of Health and Human Services, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration have jointly announced a Request for Information for data to assist in defining what constitutes these food products. “Ultra-processed foods are driving our chronic disease epidemic,” Robert F. Kennedy Jr., HHS secretary, said in the ... read more

Regulatory approval has been granted for transaction involving Ukraine's MHP to acquire Spanish poultry and pig integrator Uvesa Group. ... read more

Even if the price of corn or soybean meal changes, “it’s a fairly fixed ratio,” said CEO Donnie King. ... read more

CEO says Tyson Foods’ chicken segment is ‘operating at a very high level.’ ... read more

The virus is destabilizing agriculture, food security, trade and ecosystems. Should vaccination now play a greater role in its control? ... read more

In July, two farms in Spain tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza, making them the country’s first flock infections of 2025. ... read more

CLEVELAND — Protein processing facilities — whether handling meat, poultry, seafood or other protein products like eggs, dairy-based proteins or plant-based alternatives — operate under some of the most demanding conditions in the food industry. Each subsegment presents unique challenges: meat processing often involves heavier equipment and aggressive cleaning protocols; poultry processing requires rapid throughput and precise temperature control; and seafood operations face constant exposure to saltwater and brine, which ... read more

OKLAHOMA CITY — In an on-going 20-year-old case that still does not have a final resolution, several poultry companies have filed a joint brief in what is known as the “State of Oklahoma vs. Tyson Foods et al.” The initial suit alleges the improper disposal of poultry litter and its environmental damage to watersheds, primarily the Illinois River Watershed and Lake Tenkiller. The Illinois River spans 145 miles through Arkansas ... read more

To further its position as the largest producer of NAE chicken in the United States, Pilgrim’s Pride is making adjustments to its plant in Russellville, Alabama. ... read more

BOLINGBROOK, Ill. — The Real Good Foods Co. Inc. announces a new line of products consisting of breaded chicken made without industrial seed oils. Now available at Sam’s Club and select retailers nationwide, the launch brings one of the largest-scale seed oil-free chicken offerings to the mass market — replacing commonly used oils like canola with a more traditional cooking fat: pure beef tallow, the company said. For decades, industrial ... read more