News & Updates

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against the state of California over what it says is “burdensome red tape on the production of eggs and poultry products nationally in violation of the Supremacy Clause of the U.S. Constitution.” This lawsuit also names California Gov. Gavin Newsom, Rob Bonta, state attorney general, as well as other California state officials. “Americans across the country have suffered ... read more

ATLANTA — Citing a reduction in cases, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has announced that it is ending its emergency response for H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza for people. The agency notes that the last human case was documented in February 2025. It also adds that the risk to human health remains low. There has been no documented person-to-person spread, and through the course of this outbreak there ... read more

The company faces a fine of $16,550 in incident that seriously burned two workers and killed a woman who was not employed at the plant. ... read more

The European Commission has agreed to support the authorities in Poland provide compensation for losses incurred by poultry farmers as a result of outbreaks of HPAI in 2021-2023. ... read more

ROSEMEAD, Calif. — Panda Express® is officially bringing back its Hot Orange Chicken to all 2,500-plus restaurants nationwide, for a limited time. Just in time for National Orange Chicken Day on July 15, this fan-favorite's return is sparking a summer sizzle, complemented by an immersive “Orange Chicken Kitchen” experience hitting Panda’s New York City Midtown restaurant from July 15-20, the company announced. The Original Orange Chicken®, first introduced by Panda ... read more

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The administration claims that laws like Proposition 12 drive up egg prices without advancing consumer welfare. ... read more

The company is rebranding its Steggles Family Roast chicken in July and is making a donation for each one sold. ... read more

As poultry production continues to rise in Latin America, so does consumption of chicken and eggs, positioning the region as a worldwide benchmark. ... read more

TUCKER, Ga. — The U.S. Poultry & Egg Association is offering to its members a first-of-its-kind Sanitation Safety for the Poultry Industry certification program designed for workers across all parts of the poultry industry. The goal of the certification program is to provide safe and sanitized working conditions to produce poultry products. Developed and reviewed by a team of industry specialists and Georgia Tech Safety, Health and Environmental Services professionals, ... read more

The following is a transcription of Poultry Times’s The Coop Scoop: Episode 8 with Marvin Childers, President of The Poultry Federation. To listen to the full episode, click below.   Lauren: Welcome to this week’s edition of Poultry Times’ The Coop Scoop, where we are cracking open the latest in poultry industry news. I’m Lauren Hunter, publisher for The Poultry Times, back again with my co-host and esteemed editor, ... read more

AUSTIN, Texas — As of July 9, there were 119 dead and more than 150 missing from devastating flooding that occurred in Kerr County, Texas, beginning on July 2. Among the most heartbreaking deaths stemmed from the youth camp, Camp Mystic, where at least 27 died. The area received 15-plus inches of rainfall in a short period of time that caused massive flooding. “Texas continues to work around the ... read more

Ad campaign that captivates consumers signals the beginning of the chicken tenders battle. ... read more

VECHTA, Germany — Jan Schomaker has been appointed Big Dutchman’s head of region Middle East & Africa (MEA). He has been part of Big Dutchman since 2010, most recently as sales director MEA, and will take up the newly created position on Oct. 1, 2025. Schomaker joined the company when he started a dual study program in business administration in cooperation with Big Dutchman. After completing his first degree, he ... read more

Direct Action Everywhere’s Zoe Rosenberg actually created a more dangerous situation when she allegedly entered a Petaluma Poultry facility and took property, court decides. ... read more