Poultry Industry News

Cal-Maine approves investment in egg product manufacturer

On October 4, Cal-Maine’s Board of Directors confirmed an $18.5 million investment that will target and create high value commercial product solutions. The company, MeadowCreek Foods, LLC, will specialize in hard-cooked and extended shelf-life egg products.

USDA Announces CFAP 2 Assistance for Contract Chicken Producers

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24, 2021—The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is updating the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2 (CFAP 2) for contract producers of eligible livestock and poultry and producers of specialty crops and other sales-based commodities.

PSSI To Acquire Safe Foods

KIELER, Wis. ─ PSSI, the industry’s leading food safety and contract sanitation provider, announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire Safe Foods Corporation, a food safety performance management company and global leader in antimicrobial technology. Safe Foods will remain an independent subsidiary within the PSSI family of companies.

New EVP for Perstorp Animal Nutrition Aart Mateboer to realize ambitious plans

Aart Mateboer has been appointed EVP Animal Nutrition for Perstorp as of August 1. He is a senior executive with a solid background in the chemical as well as animal nutrition industry. In his latest position he was Vice President Animal Nutrition at IFF – International Flavors & Fragrances Europe, and has prior had several senior positions in companies such as Akzo Nobel, Cargill and Danisco.

DSM-Novozymes Alliance launches its second-generation protease, ProAct 360™

The DSM|Novozymes Feed Enzymes Alliance today announces the commercial release of its breakthrough second-generation protease, ProAct 360™.

The Poultry Federation Names Sean Schader as 2021 Salesmen of the Year

May 28, 2021 - Little Rock, AR - The Poultry Federation (TPF) presented Sean Schader, South Central Sales Manager for Adisseo with the 2021 Salesmen of the Year Award at the 61st Annual Poultry Festival held May 28-29 in Rogers, Arkansas.

The Poultry Federation Names Mike Pruitt Industry Leader of the Year

May 28, 2021 – Little Rock, AR – The Poultry Federation (TPF) presented Mike Pruitt, Senior Vice President of Support Services and Pedigree Production at Cobb-Vantress, Inc with the 2021 Industry Leader of the Year Award

Safe Foods Corporation Awarded LEED Silver Certification for Sustainable Headquarter Transformation

NORTH LITTLE ROCK, AR— Safe Foods Corporation’s global headquarters and innovation center in North Little Rock, Arkansas has been awarded LEED v4 Silver level of certification

ARMI Receives Mayor's Environmental Stewardship Award for the City of Fayetteville

Fayetteville, AR – Arkansas Myriad (ARMI), a leader in the Industrial Market based out of Fayetteville, Arkansas, is pleased to announce that were this years’ winner of the Mayor’s Environmental Stewardship Award for the City of Fayetteville.

Cobb Gives Back, Donating Over 20,000 Pounds of Quality Protein to Help Those in Need

Siloam Springs, AR - As part of its commitment to supporting hunger relief and the local community, Cobb is donating over 20,000 pounds of quality, frozen protein to the Manna Center. The civic organization provides food and clothing assistance to those in need.

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