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Perdue champions 'pasture-raised' labeling standards

Labeling guidelines from the USDA redefine 'pasture-raised' as chickens that spend the majority of their lives physically on pasture.

Industry News

October 15, 2024

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Perdue Farms celebrates successful petition for a more accurate guideline to the 'pasture-raised' label.

Perdue Farms shares commitments and innovations during 8th annual Animal Care Summit

Event Highlights Investment in the Future and Importance of Raising Chickens with No Antibiotics Ever.

Industry News

October 13, 2023

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This year’s summit focuses on reaffirming the importance of, and Perdue’s commitment to, 'No Antibiotics Ever' practices.

Perdue Farms announces milestones in corporate sustainability journey

Perdue Farms releases stewardship report.

Industry News

August 22, 2023

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The company's Fiscal Year 2023 Company Stewardship Report focuses on progress made toward fulfilling their vision to be the most trusted name in food and agricultural products.

Business Strategies | Foodservice Trends

Serving up progress

Prepared meat, poultry, seafood - and meatless products too - address operator needs

January 1, 2020

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They say that where there’s smoke there’s fire. So, casual observers might suspect that the biggest new product news in foodservice meat, poultry and seafood—is that there’s actually no meat whatsoever.

Farm to Plate

Using novelty to discourage poultry aggression

Brooke Bartz

September 16, 2019

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Thrill-seeking and novelty is not specific to humans. In fact, many animals also display this curiosity toward unknown objects. In animal behavior, this concept is called the paradox of novelty.

Joe Nalley Interview Part 6: Animal care, handling

How scientific research advanced animal care, handling

June 23, 2017

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In the sixth and final part of this video interview series, former Butterball COO Joe Nalley discusses animal care and animal handling.

Perdue endorses USDA animal care standards for organic chicken; NCC calls for revisions, clarifications

Industry News

July 15, 2016

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The USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has proposed amending the organic livestock and poultry production requirements.

Perdue expands upon its commitment to animal care, announces four-point plan

June 27, 2016

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Perdue Foods today announced a renewed focus on animal care, a continuation of its focus on premium, trusted brands that meet evolving consumer expectations.

Cover Story

Oscar Mayer, UW-River Falls: partners in animal care

The unique collaboration between Oscar Mayer and the University of Wisconsin-River Falls takes animal handling and welfare to another level.

Andy Hanacek

July 2, 2014

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When Oscar Mayer began consulting with Dr. Kurt Vogel, assistant professor of livestock welfare and behavior at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls (UWRF), on animal care and welfare initiatives a couple years ago, little did anyone know where the road would ultimately lead for the two parties.