News & Updates

A helmet mask that attaches easily to existing caps creates a barrier around the user’s face to protect against airborne diseases. ... read more

Mark Clements, Editor-in Chief, Poultry, discusses coccidiosis control with Dr. Aldo Rossi, VP of Innovation and Technical Services with feed additive company Amlan. ... read more

CHICAGO — Global entertainment icon Dolly Parton announces the expansion of her retail food line in collaboration with Conagra Brands. This launch introduces single-serve frozen meals that bring Dolly’s cherished Southern-inspired favorites to homes across the nation in a convenient, no-hassle format, the company said. The new collection of Dolly Parton’s meals features four heat-and-eat dishes, including: Dolly Parton’s Chicken & Dumplings: White meat chicken with thick-cut carrots and ... read more

WASHINGTON — U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins has announced an increase of $14.5 million in funding to reimburse states for meat and poultry inspection programs. “President Trump is committed to ensuring Americans have access to a safe, affordable food supply,” Rollins said in a statement. “Today I exercised my authority to robustly fund state meat and poultry inspection programs to ensure states can continue to partner with USDA to deliver ... read more

Findings suggest that feedstuffs rich in omega-3 fatty acids could have an impact in all commercial poultry. ... read more

The state hasn’t had a confirmed flock infection since March 28 and all WOAH-advised criteria has been met to earn the designation. ... read more

Suspected infections in both commercial farms and in wild birds continue. To date, all commercial properties prove negative. ... read more

Strong performance in the first three months of the year delivered a record profit for the Thailand-based food company. ... read more

SALISBURY, Md. — As part of its Delivering Hope To Our Neighbors® outreach, Perdue Farms is investing in enhanced patient care at Ohio County Healthcare in Hartford, Ky. The Franklin P. and Arthur W. Perdue Foundation, the charitable giving partner of Perdue Farms, has awarded a $20,000 grant to fund the purchase of 20 state-of-the-art Stryker Prime Transport Chairs. “The Ohio County Healthcare team extends its heartfelt appreciation to ... read more

It is known that turkey supplies are tightening, but it is still too early to tell how the closing of three U.S. plants will affect overall market dynamics, says Hormel Foods CEO. ... read more

To supply food to the English Royal Family, a special document known as a Royal Warrant must be granted. ... read more

Two issues are important, continuing poultry trade and, by the same token, protecting egg producers in different ways. ... read more

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration announces that it is cancelling approximately $766 million in funding to Moderna regarding its human H5N1 avian influenza vaccine. The previous Biden administration had awarded Moderna $590 million in January for a bird flu vaccine. This is in addition to about $176 million last year from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for the development and testing of a mRNA pre-pandemic bird flu ... read more

COSTA MESA, Calif. — El Pollo Loco announces a comprehensive brand refresh for this year’s 50th anniversary. The company is leaning into its passion for Fire-Grilled Chicken and is introducing a fresh look while continuing its legacy of serving convenient and quality food options to guests, officials noted. El Pollo Loco has been transparent about its vision for a three-year brand turnaround, which began when CEO Liz Williams took the ... read more

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services terminated the investment, calling mRNA technology “under-tested” and citing “safety concerns.” ... read more