Saturday, November 7, 2026

Poultry Today

Walmart and Sam’s Club to enhance poultry safety measures

BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart has announced that it will implement enhanced poultry safety measures for suppliers designed to further protect customers against foodborne illnesses. The...

Bird flu found in Oregon backyard flock

WASHINGTON — USDA's Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service has confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic (HPAI) H5N8 avian influenza in guinea fowl and chickens...

IPPE plans Meat Me in @LANTA activities for attendees

TUCKER, Ga. — The International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) is planning a variety of Meat Me in @LANTA activities for IPPE attendees. IPPE...

Rabobank: Avian flu looks to shake up poultry

NEW YORK — Rabobank has issued a new report on the global poultry industry, looking at the impact of avian flu (AI) on the...

Donnie Smith named to Tyson board

NEW YORK — Donnie Smith, president and CEO of Tyson Foods of Springdale, Ark., has been named to the Tyson board of directors. Tyson Chairman...

Turkey genome sequencing providing research tool

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — A project launched in 2008 to map the entire turkey genome is nearing completion, with more than 95 percent of the...

Poultry groups question OSHA ruling against Wayne Farms

TUCKER, Ga. —  The U.S. Poultry & Egg Association and National Chicken Council are taking “exception” to a recent citation by the Occupational Safety...

USPOULTRY and Foundation approve new research grants

TUCKER, Ga. — U.S. Poultry & Egg Association and the USPOULTRY Foundation have approved a total of $285,468 for five new research grants at...

JBT Corp. acquires protein processing equipment company

CHICAGO  — JBT Corp. (JBT), a global technology solutions provider to the food processing and air transportation industries, has announced the purchased of assets...

Avian flu found in wild birds in Washington state

WASHINGTON — USDA's Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service has confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic (HPAI) H5 avian influenza in wild birds in...

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