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Aviagen Turkeys opens new pedigree farm

The $3.5 million facility includes many health and welfare features, and will house pedigree turkey poults starting in mid-June.

June 3, 2019

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Aviagen Turkeys, Lewisburg, W.V., announced plans to open a new pedigree farm in West Virginia.

Jennie-O Turkey Store enhances traceability with new turkey tracker

Each fresh and frozen turkey package now includes a tracking code stamped on the package’s hang tag that can be entered into the JENNIE-O Turkey Tracker page on the company’s website.

November 9, 2018

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Jennie-O Turkey Store, a Willmar, Minn.-based wholly owned subsidiary of Hormel Foods, launch its online Turkey Tracker.

Select Genetics opens largest turkey hatchery in the world

The facility is said to be the largest turkey hatchery in the world.

August 22, 2018

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Select Genetics, Willmar, Minn., opened the doors to its new hatchery in Terre Haute, Ind.

Butterball expansion includes production of turkey bacon products

Butterball arrived in Hoke County in February 2015, assuming part of the operations formerly held by House of Raeford.

January 2, 2018

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Butterball LLC, Garner, N.C., is expanding its Raeford, N.C., operations to include a new production line for turkey bacon products.

Jennie-O Turkey Store begins construction of new plant

The $137 million project includes state-of-the-art processing equipment designed to increase the production capabilities and plant efficiency.

May 24, 2017

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Jennie-O Turkey Store, Willmar, Minn., began construction on a new state-of-the-art processing plant in Melrose, Minn.

Maple Leaf Foods to move fresh turkey processing to Sofina Foods’ plant

The agreement provides Maple Leaf with a cost-effective supply of high-quality fresh turkey for further processing, and supports the company’s commitments to food safety, quality and animal care.

November 17, 2016

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Maple Leaf Foods, Canada, announced a new processing agreement with Sofina Foods, Canada, that will move the company’s fresh turkey processing from its plant in Thamesford, Ontario, to Sofina’s new facility in Mitchell, Ontario, in early 2018.

Virginia Poultry Growers Cooperative Expands Turkey Processing Operations

August 24, 2015

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Virginia Poultry Growers Cooperative, Inc. (VPGC), Hinton, Va., announced plans to invest almost $62 million over the next three years to construct an 80,000-square-foot turkey processing facility in Hinton.

Tyson Foods Re-Opens Turkey Plant Damaged from Fire

December 5, 2014

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Tyson Foods, Inc., Springdale, Ark., re-opened its Storm Lake, Iowa, turkey processing plant that was damaged from a fire earlier this year.

House of Raeford Closes Turkey Cook Plant

October 10, 2014

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House of Raeford Farms, Rose Hill, N.C., announced plans to phase out all operations at its Raeford, N.C., turkey cook plant within the next 60 days to focus its attention and resources on chicken production.

Farbest Foods Begins Operation on New Turkey Processing Plant

December 4, 2013

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Farbest Foods, Huntingburg, Ind., will begin production on Dec. 9 (a month ahead of schedule) on a fully automated, 227,000-square-foot turkey processing plant in Vincennes, Ind.

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