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Pilgrim’s Pride considering growth through acquisitions

Company is looking for ‘targets’ inside and outside of the United States

October 30, 2020

Pilgrim’s Pride CEO Fabio Sandri told analysts that the company was considering more acquisitions as part of its growth strategy.

Study finds antimicrobial-resistant pathogens in European chicken

October 30, 2020

Jackie Linden

Following the detection of antibiotic-resistant pathogens in chicken meat, two German NGOs are urging consumers to purchase only organic poultry. They are also calling for a total ban on the use of medically important antibiotics for food producing animals in the European Union (EU).

4 key pillars necessary for cell-based meat success

Barriers to commercialization

October 30, 2020

Elizabeth Doughman

Cultured meat needs to focus on four main areas – scale, cost, regulatory and consumer acceptance – before it can succeed commercially, KC Carswall, Ph.D,, Vice President, Memphis Meats, said.

Sanderson Farms rejects takeover bid

Offer from Durational Capital Management ‘very substantially undervalues’ Sanderson Farms, poultry company says

October 29, 2020

Roy Graber

Sanderson Farms said it received an unsolicited offer to be acquired by Durational Capital Management for a price of $142 per share -- an offer it declined.

VIDEO: How retailers can react to animal activist pressure

When groups attempt to engage in a discussion about perceived animal welfare concerns, the betterment of the animal’s health and the success of the business isn’t necessarily what is on their minds

October 29, 2020

Roy Graber

Retailers, restaurants and foodservice companies should be cautious when contacted by groups who are encouraging them to adopt sourcing policies that are perceived to promote better animal welfare, advises Hannah Thomspon-Weeman, vice president of communications for the Animal Agriculture Alliance.

Study: No link between line speed, Salmonella contamination

The research used a combination of statistical and machine-learning techniques to validate current inspection and risk management systems in place.

October 29, 2020

Elizabeth Doughman

Faster line speeds in poultry processing plants do not increase the risk of Salmonella contamination, finds new research published in Poultry Science.

Hamburger or not hamburger? That is the question

The EU has made it clear that hamburgers can be vegetarian, but it is up to us to say that chicken is still chicken.

October 28, 2020

Benjamín Ruiz

I think Shakespeare’s famous phrase, “to be or not to be, that is the question,” has become a universal reference to synthesizing all that entails indecision and doubt, leading me to think about the European Union's decision that products of vegetable origin can be called hamburger or a sausage, even if they do not have meat.

6 opportunities from COVID-19 for poultry industry

Some positive things have emerged amid the pandemic uncertainty that afflicts us. Let's not lose the habit of seeing "the glass is half full" with these sips.

October 28, 2020

Alexander Barajas Maldonado

Despite the international crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the poultry business could see some opportunities.

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Turkey growers guess at COVID-19’s effect on Thanksgiving

Farmers pivot quickly to meet demands for smaller holiday celebrations.

October 28, 2020

Elizabeth Doughman

The Thanksgiving turkey is a meal most consumers look forward to all year round. However, this year’s meal could look a little different given the global pandemic.

Are plant-based proteins an opportunity or a threat?

How the animal protein industry can use interest in meat alternatives to their advantage

October 28, 2020

Elizabeth Doughman

Sales of plant-based proteins are still miniscule in comparison to traditional proteins; however the market is rapidly growing.

Housing order for Dutch poultry as avian flu detected in wild birds

Israel and Russia are also being impacted by the virus

October 27, 2020

Jackie Linden

Highly pathogenic avian influenza has been detected in western Europe for the first time this autumn, sparking an immediate housing order for poultry in The Netherlands.

How robots could help optimize broiler production

Technology uses AI to help farmers make data-driven decisions.

October 27, 2020

Elizabeth Doughman

Robotic technology that uses artificial intelligence to help farmers make data-driven decisions about broiler production could result in a healthier, more productive growing environment.

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Pilgrim’s Pride considering growth through acquisitions

Study finds antimicrobial-resistant pathogens in European chicken

4 key pillars necessary for cell-based meat success

Sanderson Farms rejects takeover bid

VIDEO: How retailers can react to animal activist pressure

Study: No link between line speed, Salmonella contamination

Hamburger or not hamburger? That is the question

6 opportunities from COVID-19 for poultry industry

Turkey growers guess at COVID-19’s effect on Thanksgiving

Are plant-based proteins an opportunity or a threat?

Housing order for Dutch poultry as avian flu detected in wild birds

How robots could help optimize broiler production

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