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Poultry Today

Research sought on pathogen reduction in meat and poultry products

WASHINGTON — The Foundation for Meat and Poultry Research and Education has issued its 2016-2017 Request for Proposals (RFP), seeking research that will improve...

Study shows economic impact of meat and poultry industry

WASHINGTON — The U.S. meat and poultry industry accounts for $1.02 trillion in total economic output or 5.6 percent of gross domestic product (GDP),...

Gemstone Foods names new president and CEO

BRANDON, Miss. — Gemstone Foods LLC has  appointed William T. Andersen as president and CEO of the company. Andersen joins the protein processor after serving...

Chick-fil-A opened several Orlando stores Sunday following Pulse massacre

McClatchey Newspapers ORLANDO, Fla. — Chick-fil-A, known for being closed on Sundays, opened some of its Orlando-area restaurants this past Sunday, June 12, to serve...

Tom Hayes named president of Tyson Foods

SPRINGDALE, Ark. — Tyson Foods' board of directors has promoted Tom Hayes to the position of president. Formerly chief commercial officer of Tyson Foods,...

Poultry show returns to Minnesota State Fair

SAINT PAUL, Minn. — The open class poultry show returns this year to the Minnesota State Fair to be held Aug. 25 through Labor...

2017 IPPE exceeds 490,000 net square feet and 1,010 exhibitors

TUCKER, Ga. — The 2017 International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) has already surpassed 490,000 net square feet of exhibit space and has secured...

Education recruitment funding available from USPOULTRY

TUCKER, Ga. — USPOULTRY Foundation is now accepting applications from colleges and universities for Industry Education Recruitment Funding. The funding supports student recruitment at...

Iowa poultry plant to reopen under Simply Essentials

CHARLES CITY, Iowa — Simply Essentials LLC has announced the purchase of the Cedar River Poultry chicken processing plant in Charles City, Iowa. The...

AEB partners with Discovery Education

PARK RIDGE, Ill. — The American Egg Board is taking education initiative to the next level by partnering with Discovery Education. More than 50 percent...

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