Pilgrim’s reduced Scope 1, 2 emissions by 4% in 2023

The company's goal is to have net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040.

November 6, 2024

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With the release of its 2023 performance report, poultry producer Pilgrim’s is taking steps toward being more environmentally responsible.

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Iain Chapman, Farmly Managing Director, says that getting the new grader installed in January will be a great way for the company to start the New Year.

UK egg producer Farmlay invests in new grading capacity

Hormel Foods CEO Snee voted chair of Meat Institute

Burcon launches Puratein for egg replacement applications

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Vaccination success depends on crew training

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Continuous evaluation and training are critical to improving pullet vaccination accuracy.

Vaccination success depends on crew training

DSM-Firmenich, CPF Philippines partner to boost production sustainability

The two organizations have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to implement DSM-Firmenich’s Sustell, a life cycle assessment (LCA) platform for animal protein to measure and improve the environmental footprint of animal proteins.

Defining sustainability in poultry can be challenging

Because there are varying definitions of what sustainability success is, making achievements in the area can be tricky for poultry producers.

Because sustainability is multi-dimensional and often involves competing interests, it can be difficult to define when considering the poultry industry’s significant impact.

Green packaging for poultry: Trends and benefits

Is it time for the poultry industry to switch to recyclable, compostable packaging?

Sustainable food packaging is made of many different materials like biodegradable plastic and cellulose.

Labelle Patrimoine: An unconventional approach to success

Slow-growing broiler breed takes root in U.S.

LaBelle Patrimoine is French for “The Beautiful Heritage;” these birds are slow growing, taking about twice as long to reach maturity as conventional birds.

Petaluma Egg Farm to deploy electric-powered trailers

In a July 2024 pilot, the trailers delivered up to a 70% mile per gallon improvement in routes

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Environmental award program highlights industry sustainability

Past winners have included liquid fertilizer for golf courses and nurseries and decomposable flowerpots.

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Ingham's New Zealand to use 100% solar energy by 2025

The poultry producer will partner with New Zealand's leading solar company.

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Over half of BRF’s birds now produced using clean energy

Brazilian company’s adoption of renewable energy has led to 95% cost savings in energy use on farms.

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Researcher sees potential methane solution in chicken eggs

Using chicken eggs as a form of 'passive immunization' against methane-producing bacteria might cut emissions from cattle — and perhaps a whole lot more.

Pilgrim’s, JBS USA to produce renewable natural gas

Biogas from wastewater from Pilgrim’s plant in Sumter, South Carolina, and two JBS beef plants will be purified into pipeline-quality natural gas.

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How can biochar benefit poultry producers?

The carbon-rich charcoal could give the industry a leg up in efficiency and sustainability.

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