Emma CottrellEmma Cottrell is an Associate Editor at WATT Global Media. From the Author - Page 8HomeTyson Foods’ HQ consolidation causes hundreds of layoffsAn estimated 50 to 80% of Illinois and South Dakota corporate employees will be laid off.SustainabilityJBS unveils plan for world’s largest lab-grown meat plantThe plant is expected to produce 1,000 metric tons of cultivated meat per year.Consumer TrendsTaste the Difference: Chester's Chicken upgrades sandwichWith their latest launch, the company aims to solidify its position in the competitive chicken sandwich arena.Diseases & HealthAvian flu outbreak ravages Latin America, 500K birds lostThree commercial broiler farms in Mexico, were hit by avian flu this past February with about 200,000 to 300,000 birds per farm.Broilers & TurkeysAstral Foods sees major profit loss due to load shedding“The conditions experienced were far worse than we could have anticipated,” said CEO Chris Schutte.Broilers & TurkeysVIV Turkey returns for its 10th yearThe 2023 10th International Trade Fair for Poultry Technologies, VIV Turkey, is scheduled for July 6-8 in the country’s largest city, Istanbul.SustainabilityMaple Leaf Foods: Production expansion vs sustainabilityCanadian poultry and other packaged meats company, Maple Leaf Foods, released its first 2022 financial and sustainability integrated report since Curtis Frank took over as president and CEO last month. The report highlights the company’s 2022 accomplishments like production expansion projects and improving on sustainability and animal welfare.HomeHouse of Raeford gives Jimmy Jerome Park a faceliftAs part of the company’s social responsibility program, House of Raeford has given back to its community by renovating the Jimmy Jerome Memorial Park in Rose Hill, North Carolina – the location of House of Raeford’s headquarters.EggCentral and South America battling persistent avian fluWild birds, backyard and commercial flocks in Central and South America continue to be battered by highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI).EggUruguay launches vaccination campaign to curb avian fluEven though there have been no cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) at any of Uruguay’s commercial poultry flocks, health officials are not taking any chances and have begun vaccinating commercial birds against the virus.Broilers & TurkeysKFC's new deals drawing in budget-conscious shoppersAfter launching its Kentucky Fried Chicken Wraps in February of this year, KFC’s Q1 financial results reflect a positive response from consumers for the new product, especially low-income shoppers, according to Insider.HomeTyson Foods steps up renewable natural gas productionAs part of the company’s commitment to converting to 50% renewable energy by 2030, Tyson Foods has begun renewable natural gas (RNG) production at a new plant in partnership with Oregon-based natural gas distributor, NW Natural.Previous PagePage 8 of 24Next Page