News & Updates
- Zaxbys opens first Las Vegas location as a part of its national growthATLANTA — Zaxbys is bringing its fan-favorite Chicken Fingerz and full menu lineup out West with its first-ever Las Vegas, Nev., restaurant opening. Located at 5290 Blue Diamond Rd., the new Zaxbys is owned and operated by Royce Chow and Jie Zhou of Zax Nevada LLC. It opened for dine-in and drive-thru service on April 14. In celebration of the opening, on April 22 at 10 a.m. there will be ... read more
- Brazil charity project could hurt more than helpCommunity poultry farms attract criticism as possible centers of disease transmission. ... read more
- AFIA recognizes longstanding members for industry contributionsARLINGTON, Va. — The American Feed Industry Association extends its appreciation to several members for their continued support in advancing the U.S. animal food industry. Through active engagement and years of commitment, AFIA’s members play an important role in shaping the association’s priorities in key policy areas and in building a resilient, forward-looking industry through shared knowledge and collaboration. The AFIA membership includes over 650 domestic and international companies and ... read more
- Avian influenza reappears in Ohio poultryAfter seeing no instances of HPAI for more than a month, Ohio has its 70th commercial poultry flock infection of 2025. ... read more
- The rendering industry’s commitment to sustainabilityTUCKER, Ga. — A critical yet often overlooked aspect of the poultry industry’s commitment to sustainability is the rendering of by-products not consumed by humans. While the majority of the 9 billion chickens processed annually in the United States are consumed by people, approximately 37 percent of the liveweight of broiler chickens goes unused for human consumption. This statistic, highlighted in the 2006 book, Essential Rendering, published in 2006 by ... read more
- Uvesa Group grows with hatchery acquisitionThe Spanish company will also soon acquire two new breeder farms in the Alfaro region. ... read more
- Cal-Maine Foods reports its 3Q financial resultsRIDGELAND, Miss. — Cal-Maine Foods Inc. has reported financial and operational results for the third quarter of fiscal 2025 ended March 1, 2025. Third quarter highlights include: Quarterly net sales of $1.4 billion and net income of $508.5 million, or $10.38 per diluted share. Strong consumer demand during the quarter led to record total dozens sold, as the company honored long-standing pricing frameworks with valued customers. Significant progress on ... read more
- Church’s Texas Chicken expanding into Europe and beyondATLANTA — Church’s Texas Chicken® and Texas Chicken continues its international expansion into Europe while strengthening its presence in key global markets. The company has recently signed multiple development agreements, including one in Germany with an outstanding franchisee who has exceptional foodservice experience and market presence, the company announced. With additional deals in other parts of Europe, this marks a significant milestone in the company’s growth strategy, Church’s said, adding ... read more
- SAVE Our Poultry Act introduced in US HouseThe proposed legislation is a result of a meeting between the Rep. Sarah McBride and the owner of Puglisi Egg Farms. ... read more
- Pellets vs. mash feed for turkeys: Quality costs moneyBetter turkey weight gain, less nutrient sorting and better transportability are among the advantages of pelleted feeds. ... read more
- AEB ad shares a message of gratitude and patienceGAINESVILLE, Ga. — The American Egg Board shared a “thank you” message from the nation’s egg farmers in a full-page advertisement in The Wall Street Journal on April 10. “This has been an incredibly challenging time for the egg industry,” Emily Metz, AEB president and CEO, said. “Our egg farmers are in the fight of their lives.” This national advertisement was placed by the group to express consumer ... read more
- 3 European countries record more avian flu on farms... read more
- Egg disinfection with hydroxyl-radical could aid food safetyNew approach to sanitation safe for resulting chicks, study finds. ... read more
- Innovation Deadline Extended for Poultry Tech SummitInterested innovators, entrepreneurs and researchers now have until April 18 to submit a presentation for the one-of-a-kind event. ... read more
- Maximize Poultry Health with Water-Based Vaccine StrategiesElizabeth Doughman, editor, WATTPoultryUSA and Poultry Future, talks to Dr. Brian McComb, technical consultant at Elanco about vaccination best management protocols and vaccine assessments. ... read more