Roy GraberRoy Graber is a senior reporter at WATT Global Media. From the Author - Page 2BroilersRabobank report: US chicken exports down in early 2024China alone imported about 55% less U.S. chicken in the first three months of the year.Agrifood AngleIs new Costco rotisserie chicken packaging really worse?The switch from a hard package to a sealable bag leaves some consumers dissatisfied.Diseases & HealthSweden again declared free of Newcastle diseaseA May outbreak in a laying hen flock has been resolved, the World Organisation for Animal Health reports.Consumer TrendsWhataburger, Carl’s Jr. bring back popular chicken sandwichesCarl’s Jr. reintroduces the Teriyaki Char Chicken Sandwich while the Buffalo Ranch Chicken Strip Sandwich returns to Whataburger.Agrifood AnglePerdue Farms: There’s no place for child laborCEO Kevin McAdams talks about incident when contracting company hired underage workers to clean plant in Virginia.Avian Influenza2 Minnesota counties have new avian flu casesThe presence of avian influenza is confirmed in commercial turkey flocks in Otter Tail and Swift counties.Avian InfluenzaIowa delegation presses USDA for more action on H5N1Preventing and mitigating animal disease is a team effort, Sen. Joni Ernst said.Diseases & Health4 more Canadian turkey farms hit by turkey rhinotracheitisA backyard chicken in Ontario is also affected by the disease.Latest NewsMan sentenced for hit-and-run of Foster Farms employeeCourt rules the man convicted in the incident will be incarcerated for three years.Broilers & TurkeysPoultry growers like the tournament system, Perdue CEO saysIf government changes rules concerning contract grower pay, “it could lead to a lot of litigation” that will bring unnecessary costs in the system, says Kevin McAdams.Consumer TrendsMcDonald’s: Chicken is where chain is investingThe big trend for protein consumption involves chicken, and McDonald’s USA believes it is “poised to serve that trend.”Latest NewsDenny’s CEO understands motive of animal rights activistsAs the leader of the restaurant chain speaks at Wall Street Journal World Food Forum, protesters outside the venue say the company isn’t doing enough to address animal well-being.Previous PagePage 2 of 274Next Page