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Value of Delmarva, US poultry industry dropped 5% in 2020

The poultry industry in Delmarva, a large peninsula on the East Coast of the United States, has seen its value fell 5% last year.

US, Chinese egg farms take different paths to the same strong outcome

Despite their radically different economic circumstances, eastern and western egg producers performed equally well in the COVID-19 recession, with the best yet to come.

Cobb poised for growth with research farm expansion in US

Cobb is making a significant investment in research and development by expanding its Bear Hollow pedigree research farm in Southwest Missouri, the United States, the company announced on November 20.
Value of Delmarva, US poultry industry dropped 5% in 2020
US, Chinese egg farms take different paths to the same strong outcome
Cobb poised for growth with research farm expansion in US
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Wednesday, April 21, 2021
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Monday, April 19, 2021
First-ever full poultry supply chain sustainability reporting framework announced in the US
The U.S. Roundtable for Sustainable Poultry & Eggs (US-RSPE) has announced details of the first-ever, multi-stakeholder sustainability reporting framework for the full US supply chains for chicken, turkey and eggs from producer to final customer.
Friday, April 16, 2021
Cargill to temporarily close Ontario, Canada poultry plant because of COVID-19 outbreak
Cargill said it will temporarily shut down its London, Ontario, Canada poultry plant because of a COVID-19 outbreak among workers, the Canadian Press reported.
Friday, April 16, 2021
Walmart Mexico highlighted for failing cage-free chicken test
A new corporate ranking from Mercy for Animals (MFA) that aims to encourage humane supply practices among 34 egg sellers in Latin America found Walmart Mexico to be one of the worst offenders for obtaining supplies from caged chickens, Reuters reported.
Friday, April 16, 2021
Canada allocates US$550 million to assist poultry and egg farmers
Canada's Ministry of Agriculture announced federal support of CAD 691 million (~US$550 million; CAD 1 = US$0.80) will be allocated to 4,800 turkey, chicken, and egg farmers over 10 years to offset losses from a trade deal allowing additional imports of poultry and eggs, the Toronto Star reported.
Monday, April 5, 2021
US storms in first quarter severely curtail poultry production
Winter storms Uri and Viola have severely impacted the southern central United States in the first quarter of 2021, causing significant consequences for domestic poultry production.
Friday, March 26, 2021
Pilgrim's Pride offers first sustainability-linked bond from meat sector
Pilgrim's Pride has offered the first sustainability-linked bond (SLB) from the meat sector on March 25, Nasdaq reported.
Tuesday, March 23, 2021
AFBF: US must enforce trade agreements with Mexico
American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) president Zippy Duvall has stated in a letter sent to US Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and US Trade Representative Katherine Tai, expressing concern the "rapidly deteriorating relationship" between the United States and Mexico.
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
BRF approved to export chicken wings to Canada
Major Brazilian meatpacker BRF SA said it has been approved to export chicken wings to Canada from two of its plants in Mato Grosso state, Reuters reported.
Wednesday, March 3, 2021
Meat plant workers eligible for COVID-19 vaccine in Arkansas, United States
Asa Hutchinson, Governor of Arkansas, United States, said workers based in poultry plants and other food manufacturing facilities in the state are now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine, the Associated Press reported.
Friday, February 26, 2021
BRF SA posts Q4 net income higher than analysts' estimates
Major Brazilian meat processor BRF SA have reported a Q4 net income of BRL 902 million (~US$163.09 million; BRL 1 = US$0.18), higher than analysts' estimates thanks to strong China and domestic demand, Reuters reported.
Thursday, February 25, 2021
Danisco receives organic listing for poultry probiotic
Danisco Animal Nutrition, now part of IFF, said in a press statement that the US-based Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI) has reviewed its poultry probiotic Enviva® Provalen Plus and it is now included in the OMRI Products Lists©.
Friday, February 19, 2021
US meatpackers among firms not paying COVID-19 safety fines
Smithfield Foods and JBS USA are among many companies in the United States that have appealed against fines by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) that say they put their workers at risk of COVID-19 during the pandemic, Reuters reported.
Friday, February 19, 2021
Unusual cold in Texas affecting cattle farms, chickens, and meat plants
Texas ranchers are struggling to keep their cattle alive in a freak winter storm, as the top United States cattle state has seen cows succumb to the unusual cold temperatures that have also killed chickens, disrupted meat plant operations and threatened crops, Reuters reported.
Monday, February 15, 2021
Tyson Foods reports lower than projected first quarter sales
Tyson Foods reported lower than projected first quarter sales due to low demand for meat at restaurants during the COVID-19 pandemic, sending the company's shares down 7.5%, Reuters reported.
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