Saturday, October 31, 2026

Poultry Today

Tyson Foods selling pet treats business to General Mills for $1.2B

SPRINGDALE, Ark. — Tyson Foods Inc. is selling its successful pet treats business to General Mills Inc. for approximately $1.2 billion, the company announced.

Dr. Kate Hayes tapped as Aviagen’s new VP of veterinary services

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Aviagen® has named Dr. Kate Hayes as vice president of veterinary services for North America. Based in Elkmont, Ala., Hayes will report to Aviagen President of North America Dr. Marc de Beer.

Global animal health company Alltech continues support to poultry students

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Alltech continues to extend its support of the Midwest Poultry Consortium and the consortium’s core program — the Center of Excellence Scholarship/Internship...

MPF Virtual Convention offers bonus poultry discussions this year

BUFFALO, Minn. — The Midwest Poultry Federation welcomes both the Multi-State Poultry Feeding & Nutrition Conference and Purina Animal Nutrition Symposium to its schedule of 2021...

MPF Virtual Convention begins, celebrates 50th anniversary

BUFFALO, Minn. — With COVID-19 developments constantly changing, the Midwest Poultry Federation decided to shift its 2021 MPF Convention to a fully virtual experience...

Kemin acquires chlorine dioxide-based antimicrobials technology source Bio-Cide International

DES MOINES, Iowa — Kemin Industries acquired Norman, Okla.-based Bio-Cide International Inc. (Bio-Cide), a multi-specialty source of chlorine dioxide-based antimicrobial technology. “We are thrilled to...

Sprinkler technology experts share solutions to cool birds, save water

Innovations in poultry happen all the time. Oftentimes, poultry producers aren’t too sure which ones are truly relevant to their operations. One of Poultry...

KFC and franchisees to hire 20,000 employees nationwide

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Kentucky Fried Chicken® accomplished strong first quarter earnings results as customers increasingly select the comfort and convenience of drive-thru, carry-out and delivery. “KFC...

Sandwich Wars: Is there really a chicken shortage?

GAINESVILLE, Ga. — There has been some speculation over whether the nation is truly facing a “chicken shortage.” Quick-service restaurants have noted on social...

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