News & Updates

For the month of May, Brazil’s poultry meat exports have taken a hit following confirmation of the nation’s first avian influenza outbreak. ... read more

HILMAR, Calif. — The August Egg Co., of Hilmar, Calif., has issued a recall for 1.7 million dozen brown cage free and certified organic eggs stemming from the potential risk for salmonella contamination. As of June 5, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that 79 people have been infected in 7 different states. Illnesses with this strain began as early as Feb. 24 through May 17. The CDC ... read more

Purchase of Vega Insiders ‘fits perfectly’ within the Plukon Food Group strategy, CEO says. ... read more

26 workers were evaluated at a nearby hospital and all have been released. ... read more

RACINE, Wis. — Modine, a diversified global leader in thermal management technology and solutions, announces that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire L.B. White. “Acquiring L.B. White is another example of executing on our strategy to expand and further diversify our portfolio with complementary technology that will enable us to achieve our long-term growth objectives,” Neil D. Brinker, Modine president and CEO, said. “The L.B. White ... read more

The combination of the two already affiliated protein companies does not pose any competitive risks, Brazil’s Administrative Council for Economic Defense decides. ... read more

In the Asia-Pacific region, recent outbreaks of HPAI in poultry are reported in Cambodia, the Philippines and South Korea. ... read more

STORRS, Conn. — Researchers with the University of Connecticut are using mRNA vaccine technology to tackle the poultry health pathogen — infectious bronchitis virus (IBV). The development of a mRNA vaccine would make it similar to the one used for the human COVID-19 vaccines. These vaccines do not contain live viruses, instead a piece of the genetic code of the virus is used that spikes a protein that triggers the ... read more

Be ready to address evolving consumer expectations with strategies for success. ... read more

About 342,100 commercial table egg pullets were impacted. ... read more

RIDGELAND, Miss. — Cal-Maine Foods will be expanding its product offerings now that its acquisition of Echo Lake Foods has closed. This deal was announced in April when a definitive agreement was reached for an all-cash transaction of approximately $258 million. Echo Lake Foods, based in Burlington, Wis., produces, markets, and packages egg products such as breakfast items like scrambled eggs, waffles, pancakes, frozen cooked omelets, diced eggs and egg ... read more

ARLINGTON, Va. — The American Feed Industry Association is committed to its mission of being the voice of the U.S. animal food industry, influencing policy and connecting people, the association notes, adding that, given the evolving needs of its 650 feed and pet food industry members, along with projected growth within the organization’s many leading educational programs, networking events and requests for expert analysis, the AFIA is embarking on an ... read more

Numbers show a consistent growth in chicken meat and eggs and the central role Latin America is playing in the world. ... read more

TUCKER, Ga. — Poultry industry leaders recently convened in Nashville, Tenn., for the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association’s 2025 Poultry Processor Workshop, where the spotlight was on leadership, technology, biosecurity and operational excellence. The event offered attendees strategic insights into elevating plant performance, ranging from effective team management and disease prevention to the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and preventive maintenance. Presenters stressed that to improve results in every part ... read more

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration has recently unveiled its first report from the Make America Healthy Again Commission, and it focuses on presented statistics designed to “make our children healthy again.” Several agricultural organizations have expressed their disapproval with the report and note that it does not give proper consideration to the efforts given by American farmers in providing nutritious foods. There have also been criticisms from researchers that the ... read more