Animal Protein Continues to be Plentiful for American Consumers
Meat lovers, get ready! New USDA forecasts suggest your favorite proteins are on the rise in the coming years.
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U.S. Meat Sales Reach Record High as Consumers Prioritize Protein
Even with grocery bills climbing, Americans are still prioritizing meat in their diets. What’s behind this meaty trend?
Bill Introduced to Add Hot Rotisserie Chicken in SNAP
A bipartisan push is underway to let SNAP recipients enjoy the comfort of hot rotisserie chicken. This could change how families shop for meals.
Chicken Demand Keeps Rising
Steady growth in consumer demand, coupled with efficiency gains in broiler production have powered the sector’s remarkable growth during the last 30 years.
Purdue Researchers Develop a New Avian Influenza Test
Purdue University researchers have developed an innovative, paper-based diagnostic test for rapidly detecting avian influenza. The novel test addresses the urgent need for an efficient and cost-effective surveillance tool to combat the global threat posed by avian influenza viruses. The tes...
Japanese Researchers Announce Breakthrough in Fake Meat Productio
Researchers in Japan have produced nugget-sized chunks of chicken using animal cells, signaling a breakthrough in lab-grown food production. Lab-grown or cell-cultivated meat has been around for over a decade, offering an animal-based protein option that does not derive from slaughtered animals. Previou...
Americans See Meat as Part of a Healthy Lifestyle
Meat sales hit a record high of $104.6 billion in 2024. The pounds sold increased by 2.3% compared to 2023, and consumers, on average, purchase meat more than once per week. That keeps meat the largest fresh department in grocery stores.
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Ag Groups Take Issue with Dietary Guidelines Report
The National Pork Producers Council, and now the National Chicken Council are urging the Department of Health and Human Services to reject recommendations from the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee. That report emphasizes plant-based proteins over lean meats like chicken and pork. Among t...
Ready To Eat Pork, Chicken Products Being Recalled
South Carolina-based Yu Shang Food, Inc. is recalling approximately 4,589 pounds of ready-to-eat poultry and pork products due to possible Listeria contamination. USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service said the recall is out of an abundance of caution. The ready-to...
Study Looks At Poultry's Impact On American Economy
The U.S. Poultry & Egg Association, National Chicken Council, National Turkey Federation and United Egg Producers have released an updated economic impact study that highlights the positive impact the poultry industry has on jobs, wages, and federal and state revenue in the United States. T...