COVID-19 is spiking across the U.S. The poultry industry should consider the possibility of limited demand from schools and universities.

In a WATT Poultry Chat interview, Mark Jordan, executive director of LEAP Market Analytics, said it appears the country is headed toward a suspension of in-person classes. The potential for sports cancelations could hurt demand for wings and tenders, too.

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However, if kids continue to stay home this fall, there could be greater demand for convenience items like whole bird rotisserie chicken.

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