Top 10 poultry technology and consumer trends of 2021 (so far)

Here are the 10 most-read Poultry Future articles during the first half of 2021.

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Here are the 10 most-read Poultry Future articles during the first half of 2021:

1. Sustainable poultry feed innovation recycles organic waste

New technology can convert organic byproducts and waste into a healthy, sustainable feed ingredient for poultry.

2. Pickle shortage slows Burger King chicken sandwich release

Burger King may have to delay the promised release date of their new chicken sandwich due to a pickle jar shortage in the Midwest U.S.

3. Cal-Maine Foods on cage-free conversion, pasture-raised hens

"We believe this cage-free conversion is a big opportunity," said the company's CEO, Dolph Baker.

4. Is the U.S. experiencing a fried chicken shortage?

Foodservice in the U.S. is undergoing another major supply chain shortage, this time for chicken.

5. Cage-free legislation is a logistical nightmare for retailers (blog)

HSUS is aware of this and I think it is probably part of its strategy.

6. VIDEO: What to expect for the US egg industry in 2021

Are better times ahead for egg producers or will the year bring more challenges? Chad Gregory, president and CEO of UEP gives his perspective.

7. 6 consumer trend predictions for a post-pandemic world

Consumer habits and behavior changed dramatically in 2020. Which trends are expected to continue post-COVID-19?

8. Tyson project asks chickens about enrichment preferences

New research at the Tyson Foods’ Broiler Welfare Research Farm leverages animal preference to choose the best environmental enrichments for broiler chickens. 

9. Pulsed light technology could improve layer welfare

Pulsed alternating wavelength light technology can increase layer productivity and welfare, leading to improvements in temperament, feed conversion and livability, as well as increased case weights.

10. McDonald’s Canada temporarily changes chicken suppliers 

McDonald’s Canada said it will temporarily source the patties for its McChicken sandwiches from another supplier, and in the process the meat used in the sandwich will for the time being no longer be from chicken raised without antibiotics.

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