News & Updates

After an earlier stint as United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Under Secretary for Food Safety, Mindy Brashears awaits Senate confirmation to return to her former job. ... read more

SILOAM SPRINGS, Ark. — Simmons Foods announces a new record for the M.H. (Bill) Simmons Memorial Scholarship program. In 2025, 118 students were awarded a total of $215,800 in scholarships — the largest class and highest amount in the program’s 46-year history. These scholarships support the children of Simmons team members and growers as they pursue vocational, technical, and college degree programs, the company said, adding that the program was ... read more

The Canadian egg producer’s new facility will be located in Strathroy, Ontario. ... read more

ATLANTA — Zaxbys® is continuing its expansion into the western U.S. with the opening of its first-ever Phoenix, Ariz. location. Located at 37756 N. Gantzel Rd., the new Zaxbys is owned and operated by Brian and Jessica Nelson of Bockbock LLC. It will be open for dine-in and drive-thru service starting on Aug. 13. In celebration of the opening, on Aug. 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. local time, ... read more

Making “improvements on the business” will be emphasized as the list of Popeyes’ competitors grows. ... read more

Data reveals generational differences in purchasing behavior and taste profiles for poultry. ... read more

It is the celebration of an achievement built by thousands of producers, cooperatives and companies. ... read more

SALISBURY, Md. — On Maryland’s Lower Eastern Shore, more than 47 percent of households struggle to afford the state’s high cost of living and don’t earn enough to afford necessities, according to the 2025 ALICE Report. As part of a commitment to help ease that burden for its Lower Shore neighbors, Perdue Farms and its associates have delivered $302,955 to the United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore since December ... read more

Future Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA)-funded research will focus on “evidence-based, ethically grounded solutions – like whole virus vaccines and novel disease platforms.” ... read more

The Maple Leaf Prime and Mina brands resonate strongly with Canadian consumers, CEO says. ... read more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas — The Poultry Science Association recently recognized faculty, staff and former students of the Texas A&M University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Department of Poultry Science for their exceptional contributions to education and outreach in the poultry industry. Dr. Greg Archer, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service poultry specialist and professor’ and Lesley Gleason ’09, a lecturer and program manager for undergraduate student development and industry relations, ... read more

McDonald’s executives discuss chicken’s popularity with diners in the U.S., Germany, Australia and China. ... read more

France’s leading poultry company has set out further details on its sustainability targets, covering its carbon footprint, water use and biodiversity. ... read more

The industry has been hit by disease outbreaks, high input costs and low product prices. ... read more

The proposed merger between the two Brazil-based protein producers remains subject to regulatory approvals. ... read more