Emma Cottrell

Singapore is facing a plastic waste crisis, and KFC Singapore is making efforts to reduce its contribution by switching to alternative compostable packaging for its chicken, sandwiches and other items. By partnering with sustainable foodware company, Tria, KFC Singapore will begin what it is calling the “world’s first” closed-loop single-use packaging pilot program, according to Packaging Insights. 

Nutritional needs vary by region based on resources and income, and initiatives geared toward sustainability still have to accommodate those needs, according to panelists. Under the theme “Coming together to feed a fragile world,” the Farm Journal Foundation held a panel of industry experts to educate how poultry producers, big and small, can fight climate change while still meeting population needs. 

In preparation for spring 2023’s poultry litter application, the Delaware Nutrient Management Commission has temporarily lifted the poultry litter restrictions for 180 days starting November 1.

Burger chain, Smashburger, is branching out from its sandwich-centric menu with a new line of limited time chicken wings. 

The price of turkey per pound has reached its highest point since 2015, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), at $6.70 per pound. This year’s highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) outbreak has played a major role in driving up prices – similarly to the 2014-2015 outbreak in which turkey was $5.88 per pound.

The South Korea-based restaurant Bb.q Chicken plans to test in-person kiosk ordering as well as online ordering and pickup, according to Restaurant Business, as part of its Smart Kitchen format.

“I am incredibly proud of our team for achieving this important milestone ahead of schedule in a very challenging environment,” said Maple Leaf Foods CEO Michael H. McCain in response to the completion of its state-of-the-art production plant in London, Ontario.

The Texas-based, fast casual restaurant chain Project Pollo will be getting a boost from former CEO of McDonald’s Steve Easterbrook. The plant-based vegan company accepted a growth investment from Easterbrook who will also be a direct advisor to Project Pollo CEO, Lucas Bradbury, according to QSR. 

Generation Z is stepping into the market, and they are bringing their values with them. According to Pew Research, anyone born in 1997 or after is considered Gen Z, so the oldest Gen Z are about 18 to 24 years old.

The U.S. is facing a childcare crisis as childcare is unaffordable for 63% of parents, according to Forbes. Iowa is looking to change that by offering the Child Care Business Incentive Grant for businesses to build or expand upon on-site or local childcare centers.