News & Updates

ATLANTA — UEP (United Egg Producers) Certified, the nation’s leading hen welfare certification program representing the majority of U.S. egg production, has launched Hatch Check, a new certification for egg producers and hatcheries that supplements UEP Certified’s existing hatchery audit. Hatch Check is for those choosing to incorporate in-ovo sexing technology or to raise male chicks as an alternative to culling and ensures transparency through third-party audits measured against a ... read more

Risks to humans from ionophore use in animals remain unclear but new study highlights potential threat. ... read more

WASHINGTON — Egg prices earlier in the year reached record-high levels with the nation’s egg producers reeling from ongoing struggles associated with highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreaks. In February, USDA announced a five-pronged plan to combat the virus, and on June 26 the agency announced an update on how the plan is progressing. USDA notes that since February wholesale egg prices have dropped 64 percent and retail prices have fallen ... read more

U.S. agriculture secretary urges more poultry producers to take advantage of free assessments as part of five-pronged strategy to reduce avian flu impact and stabilize egg prices. ... read more

MANILA, Philippines — Cargill is further strengthening its presence in Mindanao, with a new feed production partnership with Biotech, a state-of-the-art facility located at the Biotech Agro-Industrial Complex in Tantangan, South Cotabato, the Philippines. This strategic collaboration reflects Cargill’s continued investment in one of the country’s most vital agricultural regions, aimed at delivering faster, more reliable, and high-quality feed solutions to better serve customers, the company announced. Biotech Farms, established ... read more

The fast casual chicken foodservice chain scored with virtual and courtside signage during nationally televised broadcasts. ... read more

Enjoy the most important meal of the day with the new Chicken McGriddle and McChicken Biscuit. ... read more

Follow links to the most popular consumer trends articles, podcasts and blogs from WATTPoultry in the first half of the year. ... read more

The $23.5 million investment will support the retention of 1,100 jobs in Robards and Henderson County. ... read more

Newcastle disease and avian flu may soon threaten the Latin American poultry industry even more. ... read more

The Brazil-based company provides a strategic business update as it celebrates its dual listing. ... read more

The law firm has established a claim center specifically for consumers who believe they have been affected by the producer’s outbreak. ... read more

LOS ANGELES — The 2025 Mindful Awards Program, an independent recognition platform highlighting conscious companies and leading brands in the consumer-packaged goods (CPG) industry, announces that premium U.S. meat brand Niman Ranch has been selected as “Mindful Company of the Year” in the 7th annual awards program. Niman Ranch, owned by Perdue Farms, is known for its top-quality pork, beef and lamb that is selected by many of the country’s ... read more

Lauren Hunter Welcome to another episode of Poultry Times, The Coop Scoop, where we are cracking open the latest in industry news. I'm your host. Lauren Hunter, publisher of Poultry Times, sadly, I'm without my co host and editor, David Strickland, but he is taking a well deserved vacation. But I do have joining me today. JC Essler, Executive Vice President of the Texas Poultry Federation. JC, thank you for ... read more

Animal Partisan and Humane Farming Association push for 30 criminal charges and a $300,000 fine against the bankrupt poultry company. ... read more