Roy GraberRoy Graber is a senior reporter at WATT Global Media. From the Author - Page 2North AmericaFormer Tyson executive Noelle O’Mara named Conagra EVPIn her new role, she will be responsible for identifying and scaling new organic growth platforms and acquisitions.Avian InfluenzaAvian influenza continues to spread in MichiganOf the state’s nine commercial flocks to be struck by HPAI during the 2022-24 outbreak, six of those flocks have been affected in April 2024.EuropePlukon Food Group acquires Spain’s SambauFamily-owned poultry product processor and distrubor formed in Madrid in 1986.Latin AmericaWesley Batista, Joesley Batista return to JBS boardWhile early votes showed disfavor for the controversial brothers, the final tally gives them approval.Diseases & HealthCiting H5N1, Colombia restricts US beef importsBeef from certain states in banned from entering the South American country, despite the fact that virus has not been confirmed in U.S. beef herds to date.TurkeyBehaviors to look for as poults adjust to new environmentAs poults go though their “settling in” period, it is important to see how they move and how anxious they are to find feed and water.BroilersCooks Venture files for bankruptcyThe poultry company that specialized in pasture-raised, slow-growth chickens started in 2019 and shut down in 2023.Avian InfluenzaAvian flu infects another Michigan turkey flockThis is the first time the H5N1 virus has been confirmed in Ottawa County poultry, but it was previously reported in a dairy herd in that county.TurkeyHow long should dark periods be in turkey barns?NC State study examines how length of exposure of darkness affects production performance, injury prevalence, fearfulness and eye health.Consumer TrendsChicken and Blue Jays: Sofina Foods partners with MLB teamJanes chicken will be available at concession stands throughout the Rogers Centre during Toronto Blue Jays games.Latest NewsEarly vote: JBS shareholders against Batista brothers on boardFormer JBS chairman and CEO, who left their respective roles amid controversy in 2017, seek to regain seats on the board.Processing & SlaughterNew Baiada poultry plant to open in Australia in 2026The facility in New South Wales will have the capacity to process up to 3 million chickens per week.Previous PagePage 2 of 268Next Page