News & Updates
- Poll: How will tariffs affect your business?... read more
- How Governments Support the Poultry IndustryLatin America has examples of how governments work, or do not work, with their poultry industries that are worth mentioning. ... read more
- FSIS withdraws proposed Salmonella frameworkThe rule concerning raw poultry products that was introduced during the previous presidential administration had been opposed by the National Chicken Council, National Turkey Federation and the Meat Institute. ... read more
- KFC remains the chicken champ in AI showdownTORONTO — KFC Canada’s Original Fried Chicken handily defeated its Artificial Intelligence-generated competition in a recent live taste test in Toronto, Canada A decisive and passionate 88 percent of live voters chose KFC’s Original Recipe as the crispier, juicier, and perfectly seasoned winner over AI’s entry, the company announced. In a world where AI is revolutionizing almost everything, KFC wanted to prove that an AI-generated fried chicken recipe could never ... read more
- South Korea steps up measures to end avian flu outbreaksAs the spring progresses in the northern hemisphere, the number of reported highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) outbreaks in East Asian poultry is diminishing. ... read more
- Perdue Premium Meat receives ‘Spirit of the Community’ awardSIOUX CENTER, Iowa — The City of Sioux Center, Iowa, and the Sioux Center Chamber of Commerce recently honored Perdue Premium Meat Company with the 2025 Sioux Center “Spirit of Community” Community Service Award. This annual award ceremony recognizes exemplary businesses, individuals and organizations that make Sioux Center a better place to live and work. PPMC was honored for the company’s local initiatives, job creation, economic impact and unwavering dedication ... read more
- Canadian poultry completes 1 month without new HPAI casesOntario is the only province to have had a commercial poultry flock struck by avian influenza since January. ... read more
- Microbial Surveillance: Uncovering Poultry Co-InfectionsBrian Dirks, Ph.D., senior manager of technical services at United Animal Health, discusses the PathKinex surveillance platform at IPPE 2025. ... read more
- Europe poultry market sees record price increases in 2025Disease and high production costs are raising the price tag on European chicken. ... read more
- Financial Management Seminar to highlight AI, talent growth, and tax toolsTUCKER, Ga. — The U.S. Poultry & Egg Association will hold its annual Financial Management Seminar on June 16-18 in Amelia Island, Fla. This year’s program will cover diverse topics including leading through change, exports and economic updates, labor and immigration impacts, consumer trends and artificial intelligence as the future of finance. A panel discussion with industry professionals will focus on team member development, evolving finance talent and upskilling. In ... read more
- Trump-Vance inauguration received $5M donation from Pilgrim’s PrideWASHINGTON — A listing of large donations to President Donald Trump’s and Vice President JD Vance’s inauguration committee is revealed in a recent itemized contribution report from the Federal Election Commission. Pilgrim’s Pride, with a $5 million donation, is noted as the largest contributor in this filing. Pilgrim’s Pride is the number two broiler producer in the United States. The company, headquartered in Greeley, Colo., has more than 61,000 employees ... read more
- Waitrose: first British retailer meets highest chicken welfare standardIn Great Britain, the Waitrose grocery chain is blazing the trail towards meeting the elevated standards of the Better Chicken Commitment. ... read more
- Resource Agribusiness opens new processing plantRussia’s largest broiler meat producer's first semi-finished products facility is now in operation following an US$85.8 million investment. ... read more
- JBS schedules shareholder vote on dual listingThe U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has approved having the Brazil-based company listed on the New York Stock Exchange. ... read more
- Nominate a chicken grower for DCA’s Malone Environmental AwardGEORGETOWN, Del. — A chicken grower who goes above and beyond to make his or her farm environmentally responsible and compatible with neighboring properties will be honored with the George (Bud) Malone Environmental Award, Delmarva Chicken Association announced. This award, being given for the fourth year in a row, shines a spotlight on Delmarva chicken growers who invest in vegetative environmental buffers and other conservation measures, ensuring their farms are ... read more
