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Broiler producer accused of inhumane culling and starvation of birds following investigation by the country's NSPCA. ... read more

SAO PAULO, Brazil — As the Novus’ Poultry Solutions Manager for Latin America, Dr. Heytor Henrique Garcia Borges is heading marketing initiatives that align with the company’s mission as a leader in intelligent nutrition, the company said. “My role involves developing long-term strategic planning, market analysis and trends, project management, performance analysis, and innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers in Latin America,” Borges said. “I collaborate cross-functionally with ... read more

GENEVA — In the continuing debate on trade between the United States and China, it was announced on May 12 that the two nations have reached a temporary truce in the triple-digit retaliatory tariff fees. The extra tariffs the U.S. imposed on Chinese imports in April will be cut from 145 percent to 30 percent, and Chinese duties on U.S. goods will fall from 125 percent to 10 percent. ... read more

Chlorinated chicken is a point of contention between the two countries. ... read more

SPRINGDALE, Ark. — Tyson Foods Inc. announces the appointment of Olivia Tyson and John Randal Tyson to the company’s Board of Directors, effective as of May 8. “They will be the fourth generation of Tyson family members to sit on the board of the company founded by their great-grandfather, John W. Tyson,” the company said in a statement. Olivia Tyson will serve on the Compensation and Leadership Development and Technology ... read more

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Bojangles, known for its breakfast and Southern-style chicken, biscuits and tea, announced the opening of its newest location in Piscataway, N.J., marking a significant step in its journey to become a national brand and expanding its footprint in the Northeast. The new restaurant, which officially opened on April 23, is owned and operated by local entrepreneurs, Sanjay Patel, and Dipak Patel of ADS Restaurant Group LLC. ... read more

Demand growth for wings has consistently outstripped other chicken parts over the past few decades, but that era may finally be coming to an end. ... read more

WASHINGTON — A recently introduced bipartisan bill, the “Safe American Food Exports (SAFE) Act” is designed to protect U.S. agricultural exports such as poultry, livestock, animal-based feed, and other animal products, and that they can continue to be shipped even during times of an animal disease outbreak in the U.S. Agricultural industry groups have expressed support for the legislation (H.R. 3038/S. 1501), especially by the nation’s poultry industry regarding what ... read more

The judge also ordered Jonathan Weston to pay restitution of $6,870,128 to Hillandale Farms. ... read more

AUSTIN, Minn. — Heat-and-eat meal solutions continue to gain traction among today's consumers, as more people seek hassle-free, easy-to-prepare options that deliver on taste and quality, Hormel notes, as it announces new chicken additions to its Square Table® brand — Tuscan Style Chicken and Maple Bourbon Chicken. Tuscan Style Chicken offers tender, fully cooked chicken breast in a rich Tuscan-style sauce, bringing Italian-inspired flavor to the table with minimal effort. ... read more

As the HPAI situation continues to ease across the region, new outbreaks have been confirmed in poultry flocks in Hungary and Poland. ... read more

WASHINGTON — U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins is set to visit the United Kingdom following President Trump’s May 8 U.S./U.K. trade deal announcement. “President Trump has made a historic deal with the U.K. that secures increased access for American agricultural products, including unprecedented access for American beef and ethanol,” Rollins said in a statement. “The President’s trade strategy is working. We are working every day to increase economic exceptionalism and ... read more

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The University of Arkansas poultry judging team placed second overall at the 76th USPOULTRY Ted Cameron National Contest Poultry Judging Contest at Mississippi State University in Starkville, Miss., in April. The team consisted of poultry science majors Andy Cornell, Bryce Bradley, Logan Sanders and Maria Torres. The team is led by head coach Dennis Mason and assistant coach Amanda Bromley. Mason is an instructor and Bromley is ... read more

WASHINGTON — On May 8, the 80th anniversary of V-E Day (Victory in Europe Day marking the end of World War II in Europe) the United States and the United Kingdom announced a new trade deal between the two nations. President Donald Trump and U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer jointly announced the new trade arrangements that will have a focus on U.S. agriculture, ethanol, and beef. “The deal includes ... read more

ARLINGTON, Va. — The American Feed Industry Association premieres a new video series, intended to showcase the depth, breadth and diversity of the $267.1 billion U.S. animal food manufacturing industry. The videos encapsulate the important role that the more than 5,600 U.S. animal food manufacturers play each day in improving livestock health and production, supporting food security and driving American ingenuity and economic progress abroad. “Americans want to know ... read more