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Broilers & Turkeys

Settlements offered in worker-wage conspiracy case

Three poultry companies that were once separate entities but are now affiliated have offered settlements in a class-action lawsuit in which the companies were accused of conspiring to keep worker wages down.

Brand Insights

3 future chicken consumption trends to watch

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Egg

Avian flu strikes Minnesota, Utah turkey flocks

Two commercial turkey flocks in Brown and Stearns Counties, Minnesota, and one new commercial turkey flock in Sanpete County, Utah, tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI).

Egg

Four additional avian flu cases detected in Canada

Four new cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in commercial poultry flocks in three Canadian provinces were confirmed.

Broilers & Turkeys

Canada’s Amir Quality Meats acquires Wellington Poultry

Canadian halal meat company Amir Quality Meats acquired Wellington Poultry's processing facility and the associated supply.

Egg

New avian flu cases confirmed in Minnesota, California

Two new cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza were confirmed in Minnesota poultry, while another one was confirmed in California.

Egg

Avian influenza again found in Saskatchewan poultry

Saskatchewan’s first case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in commercial poultry since May was confirmed on September 9.

Broilers & Turkeys

Wayne-Sanderson rebranding focusing on unity, future goals

Wayne-Sanderson Farms has unveiled a new brand identity and logo following the recent merger of two leading U.S. poultry companies

Egg

Avian influenza affects 50,000 Minnesota turkeys

Highly pathogenic avian influenza was confirmed on September 7 in a flock of 50,000 commercial turkeys in Morrison County, Minnesota.

Broilers & Turkeys

CEO: Hormel, Jennie-O integration to help customers, company

When Jennie-O Turkey Store is integrated into the rest of parent company Hormel Foods’ operations, both the company and the consumer will see benefits, said Hormel CEO Jim Snee.

Egg Production

Avian flu remains threat to US poultry supply, trade

The widespread outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) that roiled U.S. poultry production earlier this year and led to skyrocketing prices for eggs and turkey has subsided.

Processing & Slaughter

Improper water use can lead to food safety risks

While spraying down meat and poultry processing equipment may seem to be a good way to keep the plant clean and reduce the incidence of pathogens, if done improperly it could do more harm than good.

Hens and Trends

Ohio has first HPAI case, involving 3 million layers

The first case of highly pathogenic avian influenza in a commercial poultry flock has been confirmed in Ohio, with a flock of 3 million hens affected.

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