Agrifood Angle

In-N-Out chicken sandwich? It’s only make-believe

Video claiming there is a secret chicken sandwich at fast food chain was just a prank, company says

July 22, 2021

The chicken sandwich craze has become so large that now, people are imagining and fantasizing that their favorite eating establishments are serving them, when in fact, they are not.

Many Top Feed Companies are also Top Poultry Companies

Newest Top Feed Companies report shows that 7 of world’s top 10 feed companies are also major broiler producers

July 13, 2021

Roy Graber

With so many leading agrifood companies being vertically integrated, it should come as no surprise that many of the world’s top poultry companies are also top feed producers.

Candy and chicken sandwich creators not airheads at all

Chicken sandwich fans may not think the Airheads Candy Chicken Sandy tastes good, but at least they are talking about the candy

July 9, 2021

Roy Graber

National Fried Chicken Day, observed on July 6, has already came and went, but I couldn’t not blog about one of the most unique – and maybe even absurd – ways that some people marked the occasion.

Could kosher chicken be in short supply?

Retailers say there is no evidence of such a shortage, but let's think about what could create one

July 7, 2021

Roy Graber

It is pretty widely known that the supply of chicken meat, especially that of certain parts, is struggling to keep up with the demand.

Cyberattack on JBS, acquisition has Aussies concerned

It has already been asked in the United States and now it is being asked in Australia: Is the meat industry becoming to consolidated?

June 24, 2021

Roy Graber

Between the recent cyberattack and a pending acquisition of a major pork producer, JBS is undoubtedly on the minds of people in Australia more than it ordinarily would be.

KFC wants to make a big difference in Littles’ lives

Quick service chain shows its support for Big Brothers Big Sisters of America

June 23, 2021

Roy Graber

It appears that at the present time, quick service restaurants in the United States are very focused on creating the best chicken sandwich possible. And while there is nothing wrong with that, it’s nice to learn that at least one is also giving back and making a difference in young people’s lives.

Sen. Tester needs to be taken seriously on JBS cyberattack

Senator from Montana says beef industry is too consolidated and the recent cybersecurity attack on JBS is an example of how risky that can be

June 10, 2021

Roy Graber

If I could take any U.S. senator with me on a fishing trip, it would probably be Sen. Jon Tester.

Unsung hero of Australia? Ad says it’s Steggles chicken

Yes, parents are heroes, but what about the chicken that they serve?

June 8, 2021

Roy Graber

The latest advertising campaign for Baiada’s line of Steggles chicken is just downright funny.

Chicken industry’s No. 1 fan worried about wing shortage

Conversation with Saucy Nugs Man was productive for both parties

May 26, 2021

Roy Graber

People who work inside the poultry industry – as well as those who sell its products – are justifiably concerned about the present shortage of chicken wings.

MeatOut Day coming to Oklahoma? Not a chance!

When Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt is labeled by PETA as a ‘meathead,’ he laughs it off and grills steaks with the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association

May 17, 2021

Roy Graber

What happened when People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) tried to insult Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt with a billboard calling him a “meathead” in his own state?