Total recordable poultry processing illness and injury rate for 2024 is 2.4 cases per 100 full-time workers annually, the lowest rate recorded by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for the sector.
Bill Griffith, chief operations officer for Peco Foods, Tuscaloosa, Ala., is set to serve as chair of the board of directors for the US Poultry & Egg Association.
USPOULTRY selects its leadership slate for 2026, including Bill Griffith, Alice Johnson from Butterball, Kevin McDaniel from Wayne-Sanderson Farms and John Wright from Fieldale Farms.
Layne's Chicken Fingers growth includes a 44-unit agreement, a 15-unit expansion by Wisconsin franchise owners and agreements signed by franchisees of other major brands like Wendy's and Arby's.
Chipotle doubles down on limited-time offerings, with internal data showing LTOs drive trial and keep Chipotle more visible and relevant throughout the year.
Due to strong demand from consumers on social media, Chipotle returns chicken al pastor to restaurants in the US, Canada, the UK, France and Germany for a limited time starting Feb. 10, 2026.
Representing the breeder, broiler, duck, layer and turkey sectors, the Poultry Industry Food Safety Council works to identify research priorities, share practical solutions and promote continuous improvement in food safety practices.
Poultry science center will offer students hands-on learning opportunities across a broiler building, layer building, laboratories, classrooms and additional facilities.
Financial gift from Perdue Farms supports the construction of a poultry science center on the Pennsylvania-based Delaware Valley University's main campus.