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Survey shows U.S. chicken consumption remains strong

The majority of consumers (89%) want more information about the chicken they buy and eat, and 57% would look for that information on the product package.

July 24, 2018

U.S. chicken consumption remains high, and consumers are hungry for more information about the chicken they purchase, according to a survey commissioned by the National Chicken Council (NCC), Washington, D.C.

Chick-fil-A announces commitment to using only No Antibiotics Ever chicken in all restaurants by 2019

Chick-fil-A seeks the USDA’s highest antibiotic-free designation—No Antibiotics Ever—for 100% of its chicken supply.

July 24, 2018

Chick-fil-A, Atlanta, announced plans to eliminate all antibiotic usage from its chicken supply by 2019.

Chick-fil-A to source 100% cage-free eggs over next 10 years

Chick-fil-A has already begun collaborating with its egg suppliers nationwide to begin the transition.

July 24, 2018

Chick-fil-A, Inc., Atlanta, announced plans to source 100% cage-free eggs over the next 10 years, with the eggs to be served in all restaurants nationwide by year-end 2026.

Nestlé pushes for higher chicken welfare standards in Europe

Taking a phased approach, Nestlé will actively work with supply chain partners and stakeholders to improve living conditions for chickens.

June 29, 2018

Nestlé S.A., Switzerland, announced plans to improve the welfare of millions of chickens used for food in Europe through its Herta, Buitoni, Wagner and Maggi brands.

Maple Leaf Foods to acquire select poultry assets from Cericola Farms

With this agreement, Maple Leaf secures 100% of the processed chicken volume from Cericola's primary processing plant in Schomberg, Ontario, Canada.

June 29, 2018

Maple Leaf Foods, Canada, signed a definitive agreement to acquire two poultry plants and associated supply from Cericola Farms, Canada.

Shenandoah Valley Organic Farmer Focus packaging

Shenandoah Valley Organic reveals new packaging for organic chicken line

The packaging was designed based on consumer and industry feedback.

June 11, 2018

Shenandoah Valley Organic, Harrisonburg, Va., updated its Farmer Focus brand with a bold new look and packaging technology.

Tyson acquires Tecumseh Poultry

Tecumseh Poultry produces air-chilled, fresh chicken, as well as deli-style chicken and a variety of chicken sausages.

June 4, 2018

Tyson Foods, Inc., Springdale, Ark., acquired Tecumseh Poultry LLC, Waverly, Neb., which the air-chilled Smart Chicken brand.

Pre-cut boneless, skinless chicken breasts go straight from package to the pan

February 27, 2018

PERDUE, Salisbury, Md., introduced PERDUE Fresh Cuts, a line of pre-cut boneless, skinless chicken breasts that require minimal prep and cleanup.

Allen Harim builds miniature chicken house at Woodbridge High School for animal science program

The 10x20 chicken house, part of the Animal Science Program, will have 99 chicks in each flock.

February 5, 2018

Allen Harim, Seaford, Del., partnered with Woodbridge High School, Greenwood, Del., to build a miniature chicken house for students to learn how to raise chicken for meat production.

John Soules Foods expands production capabilities to 3 plants

When all phases are complete, the expansion will increase fully cooked capabilities by over 100 million pounds annually.

January 2, 2018

John Soules Foods, Tyler, Texas, purchased a 266,000-square-foot facility in Valley, Ala.

Articles Tagged with ''chicken''

Survey shows U.S. chicken consumption remains strong

Chick-fil-A announces commitment to using only No Antibiotics Ever chicken in all restaurants by 2019

Chick-fil-A to source 100% cage-free eggs over next 10 years

Nestlé pushes for higher chicken welfare standards in Europe

Maple Leaf Foods to acquire select poultry assets from Cericola Farms

Shenandoah Valley Organic reveals new packaging for organic chicken line

Tyson acquires Tecumseh Poultry

Pre-cut boneless, skinless chicken breasts go straight from package to the pan

Allen Harim builds miniature chicken house at Woodbridge High School for animal science program

John Soules Foods expands production capabilities to 3 plants

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