chicken processing

Mountaire Farms buys grain storage facility

The Cartanza facility has the capacity to store more than 1 million bushels of grain, and features a grain dryer.

June 3, 2019

Mountaire Farms, Millsboro, Del., purchased a new grain storage facility in Dover, Del., to allow the company to buy more local grain to make feed chickens.

Survey examines consumers' understanding of the environmental impact of chicken production

When it comes to factors driving purchase decisions, the environmental impact of chicken (34%) is as important as animal welfare (37%).

June 3, 2019

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The National Chicken Council (NCC), Washington, D.C., unveiled findings of its new nationwide survey about how deeply consumers understand sustainable food practices as it relates to broiler chicken production.

Mountaire Farms opens $170M facility

The new plant also features an on-site health and wellness center.

April 19, 2019

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Mountaire Farms, Millsboro, Del., opened the doors to its new $170 million processing plant in Siler City, N.C.

Perdue completes $25M expansion of Dillon, S.C. operation

Perdue Farms expanded its portioning and marinating operations, added a state-of-the-art shipping cooler, installed an automated pallet storage system and constructed office space to occupy more than 28,000 square feet at the existing facility.

April 10, 2019

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Perdue Farms, Salisbury, Md., completed a $25 million expansion at its Dillon, S.C., harvest operation, creating 100 additional jobs.

Tyson Foods becomes first chicken producer to receive third-party poultry handling, transportation certification

The PHT certification focuses on biosecurity, disease recognition, emergency planning and the safe and humane handling of birds before, during and after transport.

March 7, 2019

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Tyson Foods, Inc., Springdale, Ark., implemented a Poultry Handling and Transportation (PHT) certification to help ensure the proper handling and transportation of birds in its chicken business.

House of Raeford Farms to sell chicken cook plant to Brakebush Brothers

The 72,000-square-foot plant will be restored with state-of-the-art processing equipment.

July 5, 2018

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House of Raeford Farms, Rose Hill, N.C., announced plans to sell its Mocksville, N.C.-based chicken cook plant to Brakebush Brothers, Inc., Westfield, Wis.

Tyson Innovation Lab debuts new brand

Given the scale of the food waste problem, Tyson Innovation Lab sought partnerships with like-minded food companies.

May 31, 2018

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Tyson Innovation Lab, Tyson Foods’ team tasked with bringing new consumer products to market in just six months, launched its first brand, called ¡Yappah! on the Indiegogo crowd-funding platform.

Tyson Foods breaks ground on new poultry processing plant

The plant will produce pre-packaged trays of fresh chicken for retail grocery stores nationwide.

May 30, 2018

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Tyson Foods, Inc., Springdale, Ark., broke ground at the future site of the company’s new chicken processing plant in Humboldt, Tenn.

Cargill to install state-of-the-art chicken processing technology at London, Ontario, plant

Cargill is said to be a pioneer in the use of CAS at a U.S. turkey processing facility more than a decade ago.

April 2, 2018

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Cargill Protein, Wichita, Kan., announced plans to invest $22 million (CDN) to install a state-of-the-art controlled atmospheric stunning (CAS) system at its London, Ontario, Canada, chicken processing facility.

Bell & Evans to convert 100% of chickens to higher-welfare breed in 2018

In 2015, Bell & Evans pursued options for a better-quality breed of chickens by working with European breeders.

November 29, 2017

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Bell & Evans, Fredericksburg, Pa., is said to be the first U.S. chicken producer to transition to a higher-welfare, slower-growing, more flavorful breed of broiler chickens.

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Mountaire Farms buys grain storage facility

Survey examines consumers' understanding of the environmental impact of chicken production

Mountaire Farms opens $170M facility

Perdue completes $25M expansion of Dillon, S.C. operation

Tyson Foods becomes first chicken producer to receive third-party poultry handling, transportation certification

House of Raeford Farms to sell chicken cook plant to Brakebush Brothers

Tyson Innovation Lab debuts new brand

Tyson Foods breaks ground on new poultry processing plant

Cargill to install state-of-the-art chicken processing technology at London, Ontario, plant

Bell & Evans to convert 100% of chickens to higher-welfare breed in 2018

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