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Poultry Processor Workshop examines biosecurity and workforce communication

Workshop is set for May 13-14, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn., at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Downtown.

Industry News

April 3, 2025

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The 2025 program covers leadership development, line speed, injury prevention and more.

Laitram SMART Sorter Chicken Nuggets Poultry

Recovering millions from lost chicken nuggets

SMART Sorter uses high-precision laser imaging and computer vision algorithms to inspect and sort each piece to processors' specifications.

March 11, 2025

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Poultry processors aim to recover millions in lost revenue by turning to high-speed sorting technology that recovers up to 35% more whole chicken nuggets currently sold as low value trim.

Pilgrim's poultry plant commissions renewable natural gas project

GreenGasUSA builds upon existing methane capture capabilities and investment to convert biogas from wastewater streams.

Industry News

January 23, 2025

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GreenGasUSA works to reduce greenhouse gas emissions at the Pilgrim's facility while improving wastewater operations.

The continuing role of chlorination in poultry processing

Use of chlorine has a long and proven history in poultry processing.

J. Gary Miller

January 21, 2025

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Westlake sees growth in dry chlorine tablet systems.

Tech Topics

Why location is crucial for detecting poultry contaminants

Detecting bone much earlier in the process – ideally while it is still whole muscle – presents challenges.

Dr. Richard Parmee

January 17, 2025

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Varying thickness and uneven presentation can make it difficult to detect bones, which are low density and hollow.

Investigation uncovers child labor violations at Perdue poultry plant

Labor department addresses violations found in an investigation of Perdue’s poultry processing facility in Accomac, Va.

Industry News

January 15, 2025

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Perdue Farms is set to pay $4 million in restitution.

Eagle PI showcases poultry processing X-ray inspection tech at IPPE

Eagle Product Inspection highlights inspection technologies at booth #C-44183.

Industry News

December 23, 2024

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A key highlight for Eagle’s IPPE booth is the new MAXIMIZER RMI+ for poultry processors.

Heath Jarrett (left), Valneri Bocchi (right)

Meitech names Cantrell Mechanical Solutions US distributor

Brazilian-based Meitech specializes in poultry processing machinery and equipment.

Industry News

December 11, 2024

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Cantrell Mechanical Solutions to represent Brazilian-based Meitech’s complete line of poultry processing equipment.

Jesus Chuy Rivas, Jarrett Foods maintenance manager

Jarrett Foods names maintenance manager

Jesus Chuy Rivas joins Jarrett Foods.

Industry News

November 20, 2024

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New maintenance manager brings a decade of experience to his new role at Jarrett Foods.

Poultry processing injuries, illnesses fall below all industry levels for the first time

Poultry processing’s 2023 incident rate of 2.6 represents an 89% decrease from 1994, the oldest data available on the BLS website when the recorded rate was 22.7.

Industry News

November 13, 2024

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Incidence of occupational injuries and illnesses within the sector’s workforce falls below all general industry, manufacturing and food manufacturing levels.