News & Updates

GREELEY, Colo. — JBS USA announces it has reached an agreement to purchase a production facility in Ankeny, Iowa, with plans to build out the largest ready-to-eat bacon and ready-to-eat sausage plant in the company’s U.S. portfolio. The facility was previously owned and operated by Hy-Vee. The 186,000 square-foot facility will be transformed to produce fully cooked bacon and sausage products. The location previously produced other types of food for ... read more

As the Southeast Asian state confirms its 15th human case this year, more outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza have also been confirmed in Cambodian poultry. ... read more

SILOAM SPRINGS, Ark. — Cobb-Vantress LLC announces the appointment of Dr. Jessica Starkey to lead Cobb’s initiatives in muscle biology and meat science and adds that this strategic addition to the Research and Development leadership team underscores Cobb’s unwavering commitment to scientific rigor, innovation, and delivering exceptional value to its customers. For generations, Cobb has been trusted to provide healthy, affordable chicken — driven by a relentless pursuit of genetic ... read more

Wisconsin’s Rep. Derrick Van Orden was the first person to arrive on the scene of a wreck in Iowa that could have been fatal to an 11-year-old boy. ... read more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently approved the first oral treatment to remedy the problem of northern fowl mites in laying hens and replacement chickens. Northern fowl mites are blood-feeding parasites that can result in health problems and lower egg production in chickens and other poultry. The treatment, Exzolt, can be added to the birds’ drinking water and works by targeting the parasites’ nervous system. ... read more

The rotisserie chicken chain, owned by the nation’s largest poultry integrator, opened its 300th store on the island of Mindanao. ... read more

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — State and local leaders joined Americold and CPKC executives recently to celebrate the grand opening of Americold’s new Import-Export Hub in Kansas City. The $100 million-plus investment marks a major milestone in Missouri’s growing logistics sector and reflects the state’s strategic advantage in supporting global food supply chains, the companies announced. “Americold’s new facility is an exciting development for the Kansas City area and its ... read more

The popularity of the company’s Banquet Mega Filets far exceeded expectations, so Conagra is making facility investments to meet the demand. ... read more

DESTIN, Fla. — The Joint Poultry Industry Safety & Health Council, comprised of members of the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association, National Chicken Council and National Turkey Federation, recognized 222 chicken and turkey facilities with safety awards during this week’s National Safety Conference for the Poultry Industry. These facilities were noted for implementing effective and innovative safety programs, outstanding performance, notable injury statistics for the period of 2022 to 2024, ... read more

Through a program from the provincial ministry of agriculture, CA$2.5 million will be available for Fraser Valley producers to install air filters and ultraviolet light systems. ... read more

Over the past two weeks, Great Britain is the only European country to have confirmed new outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza affecting commercial poultry flocks. ... read more

But with Brazil being declared free of HPAI and additional export authorizations, the company leaders are feeling optimistic. ... read more

WASHINGTON — The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia recently issued an order that confirms the air emission reporting exemption for the natural breakdown of farm animal waste. The exemption was affirmed under EPCRA (the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act) and issued in June 2019 by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The court added that the exemption is appropriate because of the connection of EPCRA and the ... read more

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — University of Arkansas food science professor Kristen Gibson and poultry science associate professor Bill Potter have been named co-directors of university’s online master’s degree program in food safety. The program is offered 100 percent online to meet the demands of working professionals and the companies that employ them. It focuses on scientific knowledge in food safety, quality assurance and risk assessment, and is interdisciplinary with classes from ... read more

TUCKER, Ga. — Biosecurity is the first line of defense in poultry production, and in a world where disease threats are rising — it’s no longer optional. It helps protect bird health, human safety, and farm profitability. However, implementing biosecurity protocols on poultry farms is challenging because of human behavior, facility design, and resource limitations. To strengthen on-farm practices, the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association is offering producers information on ... read more