Tyson cuts more jobs at Wilkesboro, NC, plant

It is speculated about 500 positions were cut.

August 16, 2024

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Tyson Foods has announced additional layoffs at its Wilkesboro, North Carolina, poultry processing plant.

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Jarrett Foods names Carrillo quality assurance manager

Her primary focus will be ensuring that all products meet or exceed industry standards while adhering to strict regulatory guidelines.

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Former Tyson Foods plant to be demolished

Since 2003, the property in Florida has been owned by a salvage company.

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Tyson Foods pleased with its asset base

After closing multiple old and inefficient plants, the company feels good about its “path forward.”

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Key areas to minimize rejects in poultry processing

There are numerous areas from harvesting to plucking where losses can mount if processes are not properly followed.

Without proper care during harvesting and caging, birds will either be completely lost, or their meat downgraded.

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AlaTrade launches chicken paw project

The poultry processor invested $2.8 million in Phenix City plant to help U.S. poultry industry meet overseas demand for chicken paws.

Troy Warren, president of Sure Good Foods, Josh Whitley, president of AlaTrade Foods, and Beyond Wang, general manager of Spice Lady, sign letters of agreement for a chicken paw project involving the three companies.

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Air chilling predicted to increase in US processing by 2035

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JBS to open new chicken nugget plant in Saudi Arabia

The new facility will solidify the company’s strategy in the region to expand its production of value-added products.

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The need for woody breast detection in poultry processing

New imaging technologies will help the industry detect woody breast accurately and efficiently during processing.

Most poultry processing plants dedicate trained personnel to evaluate deboned breast meat for woody breast; however, this method is labor-intensive, and human error can play a factor.

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Jarrett Foods custom poultry processing facility opens

Northeast Georgia-based company offers custom poultry products.

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Tyson to sell Georgia poultry complex to House of Raeford

House of Raeford intends to continue operations at the complex while utilizing the existing workforce and grower network.

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Key points to maximize poultry processing productivity

Ensuring that specific operations pre-slaughter and at the plant are properly performed will help to raise productivity.

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