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NCC projects Americans to eat 1.45 billion chicken wings for Super Bowl LVII

On February 3, 2023, in Wing Report, by David Elrod

While typically its barbecue in Kansas City and cheesesteaks in Philly, when it comes to the Super Bowl, the wing is still king. The National Chicken Council (NCC) today released its annual Chicken Wing Report, projecting Americans to consume a record-breaking 1.45 billion chicken wings during Super Bowl LVII weekend. This figure represents an increase of two percent from last year’s report, the equivalent of 84 million more wings.

House announces committee leaders, rosters

On February 3, 2023, in Congressional News, by David Elrod

Both parties in the House of Representatives this week announced the makeup of each committee.

FDA proposes to reorganize its regulatory structure for human foods

On February 3, 2023, in FDA, by David Elrod

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) this week announced the reorganization of its regulatory structure regarding human foods and the formation of a Human Foods Program.

Georgia Ports Authority to expand Port of Savannah’s refrigerated container capacity

On February 3, 2023, in Commercial Shipping Traffic, Shipping, by David Elrod

The Georgia Ports Authority this week announced the approval of construction of seven additional refrigerated container racks at the Port of Savannah.

Tyson Foods again named World’s Most Admired Company for Food Production

On February 3, 2023, in Industry Notes, by David Elrod

Tyson Foods this week retained its position in Fortune magazine’s list of World’s Most Admired Companies in the Food Production category. This is Tyson’s seventh consecutive year winning the award.

USDA purchases chicken products for domestic food assistance programs

On February 3, 2023, in National School Lunch Program, by Josh Ricken

USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) purchased diced chicken as indicated below for distribution to the National School Lunch Program and other federal food nutrition assistance programs for FY2023.

Eggs set, chicks placed, broilers produced report

On February 3, 2023, in Eggs Set-Chicks Placed-Slaughter Report, by Polina Burko

U.S. total broiler slaughter data for the week ending February 4, 2023 is estimated by USDA’s Poultry Market News Service to be 163,320,000 broilers, a 6-percent increase from the same week a year earlier.

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National Chicken Council

NCC projects Americans to eat 1.45 billion chicken wings for Super Bowl LVII

House announces committee leaders, rosters

FDA proposes to reorganize its regulatory structure for human foods

Georgia Ports Authority to expand Port of Savannah’s refrigerated container capacity

Tyson Foods again named World’s Most Admired Company for Food Production

USDA purchases chicken products for domestic food assistance programs

Eggs set, chicks placed, broilers produced report

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