A new approach to in-ovo sex sorting that uses lasers, robots and hormone-based sex identification methods could reduce or even eliminate male chick culling at layer farms.

To help meet the protein needs of a growing global population, Perdue Farms is partnering with the Pennsylvania State University Center for the Business of Sustainability as a founding member.

Consumers in Charlotte and Nashville can now try Beyond Fried Chicken at participating KFC locations. The plant-based protein product sold out quickly last summer in Atlanta.

Liquid crystal technology – commonly used to make laptop or TV displays – could help rapidly detect foodborne pathogens and other contaminants in poultry or other meat products.

Tyson Foods plans to implement cameras, machine-learning algorithms and edge computing at all seven of their “fresh tray” chicken facilities by the end of the year to help streamline inventory management and improve efficiency.