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USPOULTRY Poultry Processor Workshop highlights food safety innovations, operational excellence and workforce development

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 06:00:14 -0400

Poultry industry professionals gather in Greenville, S.C., to explore the latest advancements in food safety, processing technologies, maintenance and reliability systems, workforce development and regulatory initiatives.

China lifts HPAI poultry export restrictions for 17 states

Mon, 25 May 2026 09:30:15 -0400

USDA’s APHIS updates its China export restrictions web page to reflect that China has lifted HPAI-related poultry export restrictions for 17 states.

Kerry enzyme system targets higher feed conversion, improved poultry and swine performance

Wed, 20 May 2026 12:10:01 -0400

Kerry rolls out AlphaGal Ultra, a multi‑enzyme feed solution engineered to extract more energy from soybean‑based diets and deliver gains in feed conversion across poultry and swine.

Researchers develop live and inactivated vaccine candidates for aMPV subtype B

Tue, 12 May 2026 06:00:00 -0400

A team of researchers at South Dakota University explore field-ready tools to help control aMPV in poultry.

Boar's Head launches The Fryer's Deep Fried Turkey Breast

Mon, 04 May 2026 11:05:26 -0400

Latest retail launch from Boar's Head features the flavor of a traditional deep-fried turkey.

Poultry associations IPWA and US-RSPE name Andy Vance as executive director

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:00:56 -0400

Andy Vance moves to the International Poultry Welfare Alliance and US Roundtable for Sustainable Poultry and Eggs after serving as executive director for the Poultry Science Association.

Hormel Foods completes sale of whole-bird turkey business to Life-Science Innovations

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:15:39 -0400

Divesture reflects Hormel Foods' continued strategic shift toward expanding its value-added protein portfolio and reducing exposure to more volatile, commodity-driven businesses.

Episode 225: PIFSCo vice chair shares what‘s next for poultry food safety

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:00:19 -0400

Kim Rice, vice chair for the Poultry Industry Food Safety Council (PIFSCo), discusses PIFSCo's recent launch and how the initiative can benefit the breeder, broiler, duck, layer and turkey sectors.

GEA expands injection portfolio for small- to mid-capacity marination lines

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:05:29 -0400

GEA Group introduces the MultiJector 500, a new brine injection system developed for lines handling ham and deli meats, bacon, poultry and fish.

Kemin introduces automated water disinfection applicator for livestock and poultry operations

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:40:18 -0400

Edie Generation 2 combines automation, real‑time monitoring and system connectivity into a single platform designed to support water disinfection process control and reduce manual intervention.

Kingswood Capital Management completes strategic investment in Soulshine Farms & Pearl River Foods

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:52:43 -0400

Soulshine Farms founders Michael Farmer, Eric Reeves and Drew Hill will remain shareholders and hold executive leadership roles at the company.

USPOULTRY approves more than $570K for research grants through the Comprehensive Research Program

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:00:03 -0400

Poultry industry research projects target food safety and pathogen control, animal health, operational efficiency, and data-driven and technology-enabled solutions.

USDA funds $2M project to test antiviral fogging technology against avian Influenza

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:48:11 -0400

The project builds on earlier proof-of-concept research conducted at the University of South Wales in Australia,

Once Upon a Farm launches organic meat pouches for babies

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:00:51 -0400

Once Upon a Farm research finds 72% of parents said they prefer their baby's meat puree to be fresh and refrigerated over highly processed and shelf stable.

Protein demand fuels 2026 market outlook for meat and poultry

bredars@bnpmedia.com (Sammy Bredar) — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:00:41 -0400

The 2026 Annual Meat Conference provides an in-depth look at current and future market trends for the meat and poultry industries.

Consumer budget cuts target meat and poultry purchases

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 09:25:19 -0400

Survey finds consumers are making tradeoffs to address rising food costs, planning to cut back on fresh foods including beef, pork, chicken and turkey.

Greenfield Natural Meat Co. debuts Protein Snack Kits in pepperoni and turkey varieties

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 16:00:00 -0400

Greenfield Natural Meat Co. Protein Snack Kit launch responds to consumer demand for high protein and fiber content.

University of Saskatchewan receives over $6.2M for new poultry research facility

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:00:48 -0400

Proposed 24,000-square foot proposed facility would utilize three types of housing systems for hens: enriched housing, free run and free-range systems.

Flavor possibilities for poultry and sausage inspire limited-edition seasoning collections

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:20:22 -0400

Fuchs Gruppe North America debuts globally inspired seasonings designed to reflect emerging industry trends and meet consumer demand for new and exciting culinary experiences.

FSIS issues recall for frozen ready-to-eat turkey stuffed pastry products

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 09:41:03 -0400

Some boxes of the turkey, pesto and cheese stuffed pastries contain ham and cheese instead, resulting in a recall for misbranding.

Indoor air scrubber removes ammonia in poultry houses

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 10:06:17 -0500

Research partners plan to test the air scrubber in commercial poultry houses in the near future.

National Turkey Federation elects first chairwoman in 80-year history

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 10:20:41 -0500

National Turkey Federation announces its 2026 officer team and executive committee members, elected by the board of directors.

Iowa's Paul Hill receives National Turkey Federation Lifetime Achievement Award

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 15:00:11 -0500

NTF Lifetime Achievement Award is the federation’s highest individual honor.

Blimpie debuts Deli Primo sub

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 09:10:56 -0500

Deli Primo features roast beef, turkey, salami and proscuittini.

USPOULTRY elects Peco Foods' Bill Griffith as 2026 chair

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 07:00:11 -0500

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.

Poultry Industry Food Safety Council launches to advance industrywide research, best practices

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 09:20:18 -0500

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.

Perdue Farms gifts $100K toward Delaware Valley University poultry science center

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 15:15:15 -0500

Financial gift from Perdue Farms supports the construction of a poultry science center on the Pennsylvania-based Delaware Valley University's main campus.

Affordability and versatility power poultry sales

wilkinsonf@bnpmedia.com (Fred Wilkinson) — Fri, 09 Jan 2026 12:00:00 -0500

Marketers target innovative new products that appeal to consumers to have another helping of chicken in their on-going meal pattern.

Protein Pockets debut at Subway

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 10:30:26 -0500

Subway responds to the protein craze with new Protein Pockets, launching in four varieties.

Emerging issues concerning avian flu

demery11@gmail.com (Dan Emery) — Wed, 07 Jan 2026 11:55:02 -0500

Regulators work with states to monitor people with animal exposures.