Thursday, April 9, 2026

Poultry Today

Cobb gains stake in Russian hatchery

SILOAM SPRINGS, Ark. — Cobb Germany, a distributor for Cobb-Vantress, has acquired a substantial stake in a fellow Cobb grandparent distributor Broiler Budeshego, one...

Exports predicted higher, production numbers remain steady

By David B. Strickland Poultry Times staff dstrickland@poultrytimes.com WASHINGTON — Export predictions for 2018 are forecasted higher for protein sources, including poultry, eggs, red meat and dairy,...

Processor workshop examines consumer preferences

TUCKER, Ga. — “Clean labels are a macro trend. There are a couple of micro trends that fall under the umbrella of clean eating....

Jennie-O Turkey Store begins construction of new plant

WILLMAR, Minn. — Construction has begun on a new state-of-the-art Jennie-O Turkey Store processing plant in Melrose, Minn. More than $137 million will be invested...

Employing strategies to reduce drought damages

By Steven Wallander, Elizabeth Marshall & Marcel Aillery Special to Poultry Times WASHINGTON — Drought is the leading driver of production risk in U.S. agriculture. Although...

Lonnie (Bo) Pilgrim, co-founder of Pilgrim’s Pride, has died

PITTSBURG, Texas — Lonnie (Bo) Pilgrim, co-founder and longtime chairman and CEO of Pilgrim's Pride Corp. died July 21. He was 89. The company began...

IPPE recognized as a top 25 fastest-growing trade show

TUCKER, Ga. — The International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) has been recognized by Trade Show News Network (TSNN) as one of the top...

NAMI releases updated animal handling guidelines

WASHINGTON — The 20th Anniversary Edition of the North American Meat Institute's Recommended Animal Handling Guidelines and Audit Guide is available for download on...

Perdue Farms announces animal care improvements

SALISBURY, Md. — Perdue Farms has announced animal care improvements that have elevated the welfare of its chickens and promised to meet growing customer...

N.C. plant converts poultry litter to biomass energy

BOSTON — Veolia Energy Operating Services LLC has been awarded a $9 million annual contract to manage a cogeneration plant that converts poultry litter...

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