Monday, November 2, 2026

Poultry Today

Avian influenza continues to attack poultry worldwide

By Barbara Olejnik Poultry Times staff bolejnik@poultrytimes.com GAINESVILLE, Ga. — Highly pathogenic avian influenza viruses continue to attack poultry around the world in sporadic outbreaks. Some of the...

Tyson to acquire Keystone Foods for $2.1 billion

SPRINGDALE, Ark. — Tyson Foods Inc. announced on Aug. 20, that it has reached a definitive agreement to buy the Keystone Foods business from...

New roles for several Cobb leaders

SILOAM SPRINGS, Ark. — Six senior leaders at Cobb have recently been promoted to new positions with the company. They include the following: * Chance...

Pilgrim’s reports 2nd quarter results

GREELEY, Colo. — Pilgrim's Pride Corp. has recently reported its second quarter 2018 financial results. Second quarter highlights include: * Net sales of $2.84 billion, an...

Marel agrees to acquire MAJA

GARDABAER, Iceland — Marel has announced that it has agreed to acquire MAJA, a German food processing equipment manufacturer. The transaction is subject to...

U.S. – China trade dispute continues to escalate

By Barbara Olejnik Poultry Times staff bolejnik@poultrytimes.com GAINESVILLE, Ga. — The U.S. and China continue to engage in a tit-for-tat retaliatory imposition of trade tariffs on imported...

Feline and hen become fast fire friends

The Associated Press REDDING, Calif. — A cat seeking refuge from a raging Northern California wildfire found a fine-feathered friend as it awaited rescue from...

Conagra Brands to acquire Pinnacle Foods for about $8.1 billion

Conagra to acquire Pinnacle Foods for about $8.1 billion CHICAGO — Conagra Brands has announced plans to acquire Pinnacle Foods in a cash-and-stock deal valued...

USDA assists farmers impacted by trade retaliation

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration has announced a plan for $12 billion in emergency aid for U.S. farmers hurt by escalating trade disputes with...

USDA to survey small meat and poultry establishments

USDA to survey small meat and poultry establishments WASHINGTON USDA's Food Safety & Inspection Service is conducting a survey to help enhance the creation and...

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