Elizabeth Doughman

Digital technology could streamline the poultry supply line

A growing population makes efficient food production more important than ever.

December 5, 2019

In the old days, all data collected on the farm was done manually – a time-consuming process prone to errors. Today, data collection is an easy process to automate, streamlining poultry production.

McDonald’s launches new bid to compete in chicken sandwich wars

The Crispy Chicken Sandwich and Deluxe Chicken Sandwich will be sold for a limited time in two markets nationwide.

December 4, 2019

Elizabeth Doughman

Quick service restaurant chain McDonald’s began selling two new fried chicken sandwich offerings this week, announcing plans to test the product in Knoxville, Tennessee and Houston, Texas.

Metabolic discovery provides insight into wooden breast syndrome

New research from the University of Delaware could identify solutions to manage, reduce the number of birds with the disorder.

December 3, 2019

Elizabeth Doughman

An enzyme critical for metabolism could be the cause of wooden breast syndrome in broiler chickens.

Plant-based turkey could reach plates by next Thanksgiving

Alternative versions of the holiday staple in the works by multiple poultry producers.

November 27, 2019

Elizabeth Doughman

Alternative turkey meat could be the main course of Thanksgiving 2020 as more plant-based proteins go mainstream.

New grant targets transmission, prevention of turkey arthritis reovirus

Research to address the reemergence of the costly viral disease.

November 27, 2019

Elizabeth Doughman

Scientists at the University of Minnesota have received a $100,000 grant to study turkey arthritis reovirus (TARV). The research team will track how the costly viral turkey disease is transmitted and when a preventive vaccine will be most effective.

Improved taste, texture drive popularity of meat alternatives

Interest in plant-based proteins grew sharply in 2019.

November 26, 2019

Elizabeth Doughman

New plant-based protein options better mimic the taste and texture of real meat, increasing the sales of meat alternatives.

Antibodies delivered via corn could combat coccidiosis

The parasitic disease spreads quickly in poultry populations.

November 25, 2019

Elizabeth Doughman

Coccidiosis is one of the most common and costly chicken diseases today. The infusion of functional proteins into corn kernels could help control the spread of the disease, says one expert.

Egg-Tech Prize winners announced at 2019 Poultry Tech Summit

The search for functional in-ovo sex sorting systems shifts to the development of working prototypes.

November 22, 2019

Elizabeth Doughman

The search for functional in-ovo sex sorting systems shifts to the development of working prototypes.

Storytelling, plant-based foods ranked top trends for 2020

Customers focused on ingredients, sustainability

November 19, 2019

Elizabeth Doughman

Brands will need to connect with consumers to increase food sales in 2020, Innova Market Insights predicts. Plant-based and sustainable food products are also expected to see significant growth.

Gen Z consumers more open to meat alternatives and other forms of new food technology.

Gen Z consumers increasingly interested in new food technology

A new group of influential purchasers prioritize the impact of how food is raised, packaged, and sold.

November 15, 2019

Elizabeth Doughman

Members of Generation Z, the demographic born between 1996 and 2010, are more open to new forms of food technology – such as meat alternatives – than previous generations.

Hopper-bottom truck loaded with ground GRAINZYME Phytase corn. | Agrivida

Corn-based feed additive to boost poultry feed conversion, performance

Learn more about the proprietary phytase enzyme at the 2019 Poultry Tech Summit.

November 14, 2019

Elizabeth Doughman

In a test of 50 million broilers, the corn-based GRAINZYME Phytase feed additive improved nutrition feed conversion and animal performance compared to traditional phytase products.

New genetic engineering techniques are revolutionizing poultry production.

How genetic editing may transform the poultry industry

New gene-editing tool CRISPR could improve efficiencies in meat production.

November 14, 2019

Elizabeth Doughman

Genetic engineering remains a hotly debated topic – and not just in agriculture.

Elizabeth Doughman

ARTICLES

Digital technology could streamline the poultry supply line

McDonald’s launches new bid to compete in chicken sandwich wars

Metabolic discovery provides insight into wooden breast syndrome

Plant-based turkey could reach plates by next Thanksgiving

New grant targets transmission, prevention of turkey arthritis reovirus

Improved taste, texture drive popularity of meat alternatives

Antibodies delivered via corn could combat coccidiosis

Egg-Tech Prize winners announced at 2019 Poultry Tech Summit

Storytelling, plant-based foods ranked top trends for 2020

Gen Z consumers increasingly interested in new food technology

Corn-based feed additive to boost poultry feed conversion, performance

How genetic editing may transform the poultry industry

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