Upcoming poultry processor workshop responds to today’s challenges
TUCKER, GA. — The US Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY) is preparing for the upcoming 2024 Poultry Processor Workshop, held May 15-16 at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Downtown in…
Mediator assigned for long-standing Oklahoma poultry lawsuit
OKLAHOMA CITY — Following negotiations in the last few months, a mediator was finally chosen in a yearslong poultry lawsuit in Oklahoma over environmental damage to the state’s water by…
Butterball debuts new packaging next month
GARNER, NC. — Butterball LLC will introduce a new look for its portfolio of retail products next month, the first time since 2018. The redesign aims to upgrade consumer shopping…
Marfrig becomes majority owner of BRF
SÃO PAULO — Marfrig Global Foods S.A. is now the majority shareholder of BRF S.A. after it increased its equity interest in the company. According to the securities filing dated…
Tyson, Amick Farms settle wage price-fixing case
ANNAPOLIS, MD. — Within the past week, two additional settlements have been reached in a class-action lawsuit against several poultry processors for alleged wage price-fixing. Tyson Foods Inc. and its…
Diestel Family Ranch earns regenerative certification
SONORA, CALIF. — Diestel Family Ranch announced on July 16 it became the first turkey producer to achieve Regenified certification. Regenified’s seal is the first third-party regenerative program to be…
Pilgrim’s Q2 profits more than quintuple last year’s levels
GREELEY, COLO. — Pilgrim’s Pride Corp.’s disciplined diversification strategy paired with continued operational excellence have reaped their reward in the second quarter ended June 30. The company reported a profit…