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US Rembrandt Enterprises settles collapsed system lawsuit

A case concerning the death of Humberto Jesus Lopez, who was buried by a collapsed caging system in February 2020, was settled for an undisclosed amount.

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Pilgrim’s CEO: Chicken sizes will depend on customer needs

After hinting there might be an imbalance between big birds and small birds in the industry, Fabio Sandri says Pilgrim’s Pride is “always looking for opportunities to improve.”

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Tyson Foods filling positions for soon-to-open plant

Cooked chicken facility in Danville, Virginia, expected to be operational in September.

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Hormel: Think of your vendors as partners

When companies that do business with one another better communicate their supply chain challenges, they can better prevent bigger problems from happening.

Jen Ehresmann, Hormel Foods vice president of supply chain, says companies need to switch from a mentality of vendor management to vendor partnership.

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WOAH: HPAI situation in Canadian poultry ‘resolved’

The World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH), in its latest report concerning highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in Canada, stated that the situation in the country’s poultry flocks is now “resolved.”

Plaintiffs fail to prove Fieldale Farms conspired, judge rules

Fieldale Farms is one of six poultry producers cleared of allegations in class-action lawsuits.

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Mar-Jac Poultry: Staffing agency hired teen who died

Company says a 16-year-old boy should not have been allowed to work at its plant in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.

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Judge: Agri Stats was not part of a conspiracy

Ruling states that there is insufficient evidence to prove that Agri State ever agreed with any producer defendants to restrict supply and increase the price of broilers.

Truck hauling chickens for Amick Farms catches fire

The cause of the fire is under investigation, Maryland State Police says.

A truck that caught fire along U.S. 50 in Hebron, Maryland, was hauling poultry for Amick Farms.

Teenager dies in accident at Mar-Jac Poultry plant

That same facility in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, was also the site of fatal accidents in 2020 and 2021

Suit alleges chicken catchers for JBS were exploited

Attorney for plaintiffs says at least 76 people were subjected to working conditions described as ‘analogous to slavery.’

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JBS proposes dual listing in Brazil and United States

Dual listing would better reflect Brazil-based company’s global presence, JBS says

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