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EPA Issues Supplemental Rule to Expand Ethanol Blending Levels

On October 17, 2019, in RFS

By: Guest Contributor and NCC Consultant Dave Juday of The Juday Group

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Tuesday released for comment its proposed plan to address the 2020 biofuel required volume obligations (RVO) and the anticipated small refinery exemptions (SRE).

U.S., China Reach Deal on First Phase of Trade Agreement

On October 17, 2019, in International Trade

President Trump announced last Friday that the U.S. has reached a deal with China on the first phase of a comprehensive trade agreement. There are still parts of the deal that need to be finalized, projected to take three to five weeks to complete.

Peco Foods Hires First-Ever Corporate Director of Health and Safety

On October 17, 2019, in Industry Notes, Safety & Health

Supporting the core value of prioritizing safety, Peco Foods has hired the company’s first ever Corporate Director of Health and Safety. Dr. Peter Van Derlyke brings over two decades of safety experience and accreditations to his new role and will be responsible for developing and implementing health and safety programs company wide.

Wayne Farms Expands Halal-Compliant Product Offerings in Partnership with Crescent Foods

On October 17, 2019, in Industry Notes

Wayne Farms this week announced an expansion of Halal-compliant, frozen chicken products for foodservice, deli, retail and club customers in conjunction with Crescent Foods.

Pilgrim’s Pride Completes Acquisition of UK-Based Tulip Ltd. from Danish Crown

On October 17, 2019, in Mergers and Acquisition News

Tulip Ltd will operate as a business unit within the Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation, the company announced as it confirmed its acquisition of the UK meat processor from Danish Crown.

Pilgrim’s Pride Announces Scholarship Program for its Employees

On October 17, 2019, in Corporate News

Pilgrim’s Pride has announced the launch of Pilgrim’s Tomorrow Fund, a scholarship program for its employees and their direct dependents pursuing a college education.

Tyson Foods Supports World Food Day; Donates More than 74 Tons of Protein to Food Banks

On October 17, 2019, in Food Donations

In honor of World Food Day, Tyson Foods will donate nearly 600,000 meals to Feeding America food banks in five states. The total amount of protein donated is approximately 148,000 pounds.

AmeriQual Group Joins NCC As Allied Leader Member Company

On October 17, 2019, in Membership

AmeriQual Group LLC, based in Evansville, IN, has joined the National Chicken Council as an allied leader member company. John Knapp, executive vice president of marketing, will serve as the official representative to NCC.

Chick-fil-A Continues its International Expansion with First Location in UK

On October 17, 2019, in Fast Food Footnotes

Chick-fil-A continues to expand internationally opening its first restaurant in the U.K. on Thursday, October 10. The new restaurant has “already served nearly a thousand customers,” a company spokesperson said.

Future Meat Technologies Raises $14 Million to Build Production Plant

On October 17, 2019, in Lab Grown Meat

Future Meat Technologies, a start-up that makes cell-cultured meat, raised $14 million in its Series A funding to build a production plant. Cell-cultured meat is made by using stem cells from the fat or muscle of an animal.

Broiler Production and Ending Stock Forecasts Revised Up

On October 17, 2019, in Production

Expected third-quarter broiler production was increased on higher than expected September slaughter volumes, and the fourth quarter forecast was raised on hatchery data.

Eggs Set, Chicks Placed, Broilers Produced Report

On October 17, 2019, in Eggs Set-Chicks Placed-Slaughter Report

U.S. total broiler slaughter data for the week ending October 19, 2019 is estimated by USDA’s Poultry Market News Service to be 176,338,000 broilers, an 5-percent increase from the same week a year earlier.

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EPA Issues Supplemental Rule to Expand Ethanol Blending Levels

U.S., China Reach Deal on First Phase of Trade Agreement

Peco Foods Hires First-Ever Corporate Director of Health and Safety

Wayne Farms Expands Halal-Compliant Product Offerings in Partnership with Crescent Foods

Pilgrim’s Pride Completes Acquisition of UK-Based Tulip Ltd. from Danish Crown

Pilgrim’s Pride Announces Scholarship Program for its Employees

Tyson Foods Supports World Food Day; Donates More than 74 Tons of Protein to Food Banks

AmeriQual Group Joins NCC As Allied Leader Member Company

Chick-fil-A Continues its International Expansion with First Location in UK

Future Meat Technologies Raises $14 Million to Build Production Plant

Broiler Production and Ending Stock Forecasts Revised Up

Eggs Set, Chicks Placed, Broilers Produced Report

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