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Poultry co-ops Exceldor, Granny’s to merge

By Dave Bedard July 3, 2019

Quebec poultry co-operative Exceldor is expanding its westward reach through a merger deal with Manitoba-based Granny’s Poultry Co-operative. The two co-ops announced the combination Wednesday, noting it’s already been approved by Granny’s producer members in a “unanimous” vote taken in May, and by the federal Competition Bureau in a decision last month. “The main objective […] Read more

Livestock, Poultry/Eggs, Reuters

U.S. launches criminal probe into alleged chicken price fixing by Tyson, rivals

By Reuters June 25, 2019

Reuters — The U.S. Department of Justice has begun a criminal probe into allegations that Tyson Foods and other poultry processors including Pilgrim’s Pride and Sanderson Farms colluded to fix poultry prices, court documents show. The DOJ filed a motion to intervene and stay discovery of evidence in an antitrust lawsuit involving the companies and […] Read more

Livestock, Poultry/Eggs, Reuters

KFC testing vegan ‘chicken’ burger in U.K.

By Reuters June 13, 2019

Reuters — Yum Brands’ KFC is looking to tap into the popularity of plant-based protein foods by rolling out a vegan version of its classic chicken burger at some outlets in the U.K. The new burger, called “the Imposter Burger,” will have a fillet made from a meat substitute product, Quorn, instead of its classic […] Read more

The image of eggs offered by nutritionists has changed and that’s paved the way for the surge in egg consumption.

News, Poultry/Eggs

All-day breakfasts lead to record-breaking year for eggs

People still outnumber layers in Alberta — but the hens are catching up fast

By Jennifer Blair April 26, 2019

Canada’s egg industry has cracked the code for increased sales — all-day breakfast at your favourite fast-food chains. “Egg consumption is up in Canada, and all-day breakfasts have been the main driver,” said Sylvain Charlebois, senior director of the agri-food analytics lab at Dalhousie University. “Eggs are primarily consumed in the morning, and now all […] Read more

Hogs, Livestock, Poultry/Eggs, Reuters

China eyes U.S. poultry, pork imports in trade talks

By Chris Prentice, Tom Polansek April 16, 2019

Reuters — China would likely lift a ban on U.S. poultry as part of a trade deal and may buy more pork to meet a growing supply deficit, but it is not willing to allow a prohibited growth drug used in roughly half the U.S. hog herd, two sources with knowledge of the negotiations said. […] Read more

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Order your heritage chickens

By Staff March 1, 2019

The University of Alberta Heritage Chicken program is again offering small flock enthusiasts the chance to order heritage chicks until supply sells out. “Heritage chicks are vaccinated and hatched at the U of A’s Poultry Research Centre,” says Dawn Hage, program co-ordinator. “This year, we’re offering Brown Leghorn, Light Sussex, Plymouth Barred Rock, Random Bred […] Read more

Livestock, Poultry/Eggs, Reuters

Gene-edited chickens planned in bid to halt next pandemic

By Kate Kelland January 21, 2019

London | Reuters — British scientists are developing gene-edited chickens designed to be totally resistant to flu in a new approach to trying to stop the next deadly human pandemic. The first of the transgenic chicks will be hatched later this year at the Roslin Institute at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland, said Wendy […] Read more

Livestock, Poultry/Eggs, Reuters

U.S. top court won’t hear Quebec farmers over foie gras ban

By lawrence-hurley January 7, 2019

Washington | Reuters — The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday rejected the latest challenge to California’s ban on foie gras, a delicacy produced from the enlarged livers of ducks and geese that have been force-fed corn. The court declined to hear an appeal by producers of foie gras, including the Association des Eleveurs de Canards […] Read more

Livestock, Poultry/Eggs

Maple Leaf to consolidate Ontario poultry processing

By GFM Staff November 27, 2018

A new $660 million plant at London, Ont. will house Maple Leaf Foods’ Ontario fresh poultry processing operations by mid-2021 as the food processing firm prepares to shut three older facilities. Toronto-based Maple Leaf announced Monday it will build a 640,000-square foot plant at London, billed as “one of the most technologically advanced poultry-processing plants […] Read more

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Chicken welfare program enhanced

By Chicken Farmers of Canada October 12, 2018

Chicken farmers across Canada are rolling out the latest changes to the Raised by a Canadian Farmer Animal Care Program. The program will enhance environmental care and bird monitoring and handling as well as health-care practices, and emergency management and preparedness. “Our Animal Care Program is a clear demonstration of farmers’ commitment to animal care,” […] Read more

U.S. to move BLM headquarters to Colorado

Ocean freight index hits five-and-a-half year highs

U.S. grains: Corn, soy slip on rains, crop ratings

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U.S. to move BLM headquarters to Colorado

Ocean freight index hits five-and-a-half year highs

U.S. grains: Corn, soy slip on rains, crop ratings

Poultry/Eggs

Poultry co-ops Exceldor, Granny’s to merge

U.S. launches criminal probe into alleged chicken price fixing by Tyson, rivals

KFC testing vegan ‘chicken’ burger in U.K.

All-day breakfasts lead to record-breaking year for eggs

China eyes U.S. poultry, pork imports in trade talks

Order your heritage chickens

Gene-edited chickens planned in bid to halt next pandemic

U.S. top court won’t hear Quebec farmers over foie gras ban

Maple Leaf to consolidate Ontario poultry processing

Chicken welfare program enhanced

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