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Cooperation in poultry production an example to others
Working with small scale poultry producers in Kenya and Vietnam helping to create long- and short-term benefits for local communities.
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Poultry wastewater could be used to irrigate crops
Researchers at Auburn University have received a four-year $499,577 grant from the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) to investigate the possibility of using poultry processing wastewater to irrigate crops in…
HKScan aiming at carbon-neutral food production
HKScan has set the goal of carbon neutrality of its own industrial production by the end of 2025 and carbon neutrality of the entire food chain from farms to consumers by the end of 2040 at the latest.
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JBS selected for B3 Carbon Efficient Index
Brazil-based meat and poultry company JBS has been selected to be part of the Carbon Efficient Index (ICO2) of the B3 stock exchange, which will be valid January 4- April 30 of 2021.
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Water treatment process could recycle agrifood by-products
Dual closed-loop water treatment technology can recycle the nutrient by-products to produce an animal feed ingredient.
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Where’s Coach Luther Van Dam when agriculture needs him?
A common question asked among agrifood professionals, whether while speaking at industry events or within their own operations is, “How are we going to feed a growing world population?”
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Could feathers on the menu reward the poultry industry?
A project that turns broiler feathers into an edible protein for human consumption could offer the poultry industry a new income stream.
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Conserving water at Simmons’ Southwest City operation
Simmons Foods Inc.’s Southwest City, Missouri, operation uses innovative wastewater treatment and recycling to reduce its overall use of the resource.
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A team approach to water at Tyson’s New Holland complex
Wastewater treatment is a priority for the entire team at Tyson’s New Holland Complex.
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Tyson’s Berryville facility handles challenging job
Tyson Foods Inc.’s Berryville, Arkansas, operation successfully handles a challenging wastewater stream.
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Egg producers need more sustainability guidance
The egg sector has a strong record in environmental sustainability, but a clearer understanding of management impacts could further improve its performance.
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Precision nutrition: What will it really look like?
The promises of precision nutrition would appear to offer huge gains for poultry producers. Learn what may be the best strategy for keeping abreast of fast changing developments.
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How to use more alternative ingredients in poultry feed
Learn how employing the correct tools can facilitate the use of alternative ingredients, helping to further raise poultry production’s sustainability profile
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How poultry processors can beat COVID-19, plastic threats
COVID-19 and environmental impact are two major challenges for the poultry processing industry but there are ways that these issues can be addressed.
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Tyson’s Robards facility cleans more water using less
Tyson Foods Inc.’s Robards, Kentucky, wastewater pre-treatment operation does more with less.
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Krista McGruder named Cal-Maine sustainability director
Cal-Maine Foods named Krista McGruder the company’s new director of sustainability, effective December 1. McGruder will report directly to Max Bowman, vice president and chief financial officer of Cal-Maine Foods.
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Old US caged laying systems may find new home in Rwanda
Donnie Smith, former CEO of Tyson Foods and founder of the African Sustainable Agriculture Project (ASAP), would love to see Rwandan agriculture become more self-sufficient and the country to be more food secure.
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Transparency will matter more to consumers post-COVID-19
Today’s consumers want to know more about how their food is made, where the ingredients come from and the culture behind a product or company – a trend that was accelerated by the COVID-19 global pandemic.
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Vegan butcher's shop opens in London
Purveyor of mock meat, the UK's first permanent vegan butcher has opened in London and has drawn in the crowds.
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HKScan to make packaging recyclable
HKScan to make all packaging recyclable by the end of 2025.
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Tyson: US will lead global food sustainability movement
John R. Tyson, chief sustainability officer of Tyson Foods, predicts that United States businesses will be leading the way in developing a more sustainable global food system.
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CSU names Sustainable Livestock Systems Collaborative director
Colorado State University’s Sustainable Livestock Systems Collaborative has hired its first director: Kim Stackhouse-Lawson, who has been the director of sustainability for JBS USA, will take the helm of the new collaborative starting Oct.…
Consumers’ sustainability priorities shift during pandemic
As the global COVID-19 pandemic continues, sustainability is still important to meat and poultry consumers.
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Tesco commits to 300% increase in meat alternatives sales
Leading retailer Tesco commits to targets for raising sales of plant-based meat alternatives, while Asda significantly expands range.
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Plastic-free poultry packaging is compostable, durable
A new type of food-grade plastic-free packaging made of sugarcane is designed to be easily composted after use.
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Major retailers, poultry companies commit to cut waste
An initiative across 80 countries will see suppliers of poultry and other foods dramatically cut their waste to help reach Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Target 12.3.
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Changing methane knowledge shifts blame away from animal ag
New information about the greenhouse gas methane reveals that animal agriculture plays a smaller role in causing climate change than previously thought.
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Chicken litter app connects sellers with buyers
A new app from Delmarva Poultry Industry, Inc. will match crop farmers who need chicken litter with growers who have litter to sell.
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Balancing between profitability and demands in poultry
I would like to talk about the difficult balance between profitability in the poultry industry, demands of lobbyists, the environment, product quality and the end consumer.
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Could CO2 become sustainable protein for poultry feed?
Carbon dioxide (CO2), the greatest contributor to climate change, has a bad name in environmental circles but the chemical compound may be about to take on a whole new reputation – at least where poultry and fish nutrition are concerned.…
4 phases for AB-free broiler flock management
Working without antibiotics may require a more thorough approach to broiler management, but birds will perform well when the conditions are right.
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UEP to prioritize sustainability in the next 5 years
Customers and consumers require sustainability accountability from their suppliers.
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Don’t forget about sustainability during COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic is changing the way we look at the world, but it shouldn’t overshadow the critical importance of sustainability to our collective future.
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Consumers' calls for sustainable food packs still growing
The number of shoppers concerned by the sustainability of their food and its packaging continues to grow and producers are responding through on-pack messaging
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What’s CEO-elect Dean Banks’ vision of Tyson in 20 years?
Dean Banks has yet to begin in his role as CEO of Tyson Foods, but he is already being asked about what he thinks the company will be like when he retires.
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Modern egg farming practices shield human health
Modern farming practices help to protect us from zoonoses such as the novel coronavirus, and are not the reason behind its jump to humans.
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Explaining sustainability could benefit livestock producers
It would behoove poultry and livestock producers to come up with common measurements for "sustainability" and not just let activists do this.
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Will consumer interest in sustainability survive COVID-19?
COVID-19 has disrupted many chicken consumer trends, accelerating some while slowing others. How has the pandemic affected the growing interest in sustainability?
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Can intensive agriculture fight climate change?
Livestock farming can help reduce greenhouse gas build up in the atmosphere, according to a leading air quality scientist.
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UK aiming for world leading sustainable meat production
Environmental impact initiative seeks to reduce waste and increase efficiency in UK meat production.
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Project tackles sustainability in antibiotic-free poultry
A new research project led by the University of Connecticut will use a holistic approach to explore ways to enhance the sustainability of antibiotic-resistant poultry production.
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Rising to the challenge of sustainably feeding poultry
Sustainably feeding poultry may not be straightforward, but there are options available to poultry producers to facilitate decision making.
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Could insect protein make poultry feed more sustainable?
Sustainable alternatives to current feeding practices could benefit the environment and help animal feed companies become more efficient.
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Three steps to creating a more sustainable operation
Today’s consumer demands transparency and accountability from the businesses they frequent, so establishing corporate social responsibility is important to running a sustainable operation.
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Perdue Farms installs pollinator-friendly solar habitat
Perdue Farms has become the first poultry company to create a pollinator-friendly habitat throughout its solar installation, the company announced.
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Project converts poultry litter into natural energy source
A newly announced partnership between Bioenergy DevCo and Chesapeake Utilities Corporation will use anaerobic digestion to convert poultry litter into renewable natural gas.
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Egg-based coating helps protect fruit and vegetables
Eggs combined with other natural substances could offer a cheap method to preserve fruit and vegetables.
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Sonny Perdue: COVID-19 pushing ag toward innovation
Supply chain challenges associated with COVID-19 highlighted the importance of innovation and new technologies in food production, the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue said this week.
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Why ESG is the future of sustainability for chicken brands
Lenders and other major stakeholders are beginning to factor in sustainability and environmental, social and governance (ESG) concerns before making investment decisions about chicken brands.
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How COVID-19 changed the sustainability conversation
As a result of the COVID-19 crisis, consumers have become interested in the ways emerging technologies could make food production more sustainable.
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