News & Updates

BATESBURG-LEESVILLE, S.C. — The annual South Carolina Poultry Festival took place May 8-11 in Batesburg-Leesville, S.C., in the heart of South Carolina’s poultry country. “Our community is at the heart of South Carolina’s thriving poultry industry, with local powerhouses like House of Raeford, Amick Farms, and Best Dressed Chicken helping to fuel a $1.5 billion industry,” said Mayor Lancer Shull. “It’s only fitting that we gather right here in the ... read more

DOVER, Del. — The Delaware Department of Agriculture and First State Animal Center have joined forces to rehabilitate thousands of orphaned chicks recovered from a misdirected USPS shipment. “DDA received a call on Friday afternoon May 2nd from the USPS Delaware Processing and Distribution Center that they had an undeliverable box of baby birds,” DDA said in a statement. “DDA facilitated the transfer of the orphaned chicks to First State ... read more

Tony Hawk shows us how to “snack like a pro” in new ad campaign, capitalizing on a growing consumer trend. ... read more

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