Perdue Incorporated, Salisbury, Md., said it is the nation's first poultry processor to receive a federal seal of verification for its chicken feeding practices.

Chicken, beef and pork processing giant Tyson Foods, Inc., Springdale, Ark.,  said it became the first major food company to become a full member of the IMAGE program.

A "titan." A "true pioneer." Those were just a few ways poultry industry executives remembered Don Tyson, upon hearing of the death yesterday (Jan. 6, 2011) of Tyson Foods' former chairman and CEO.

Pilgrim's Pride, the nation's second largest chicken processor, will open the new year with new leaders.

JBS USA, Greeley, Colo., has been talking to Pekin, Ill., city officials about building a pork processing facility in that central Illinois town.

Meat and poultry giant Tyson Foods Inc., Springdale, Ark., said restaurant operator McDonald's USA recently honored Tyson as the chain's 2010 Supplier of the Year.

Pierre Foods, Advance Food Company and Advance Brands said they officially closed a merger to form AdvancePierre Foods.

Convenience store giant 7-Eleven Inc., Dallas, has been testing sales of whole roasted chicken at some downtown Chicago stores this week, according to the Chicago Sun-Times.

Chicken processor Sanderson Farms Inc., Laurel, Miss., reportedly expanded its site selection process for a second North Carolina processing facility.

Poultry processor Perdue Incorporated said it will spend $12.8 million to remodel its Salisbury, Md., corporate headquarters.