NCC Submits Comments Supporting USDA Proposal to Increase Poultry Line Speeds

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Chicken Council (NCC) yesterday filed comments with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) strongly supporting …

Americans to Eat 1.48 Billion Chicken Wings for Super Bowl LX

WASHINGTON, D.C. – While New England is known for its chowder and Seattle its salmon tossing, when it comes to Super Bowl menus, nothing is …

Injuries and Illnesses in Poultry Processing Fall Below All General Industry, Manufacturing and Food Manufacturing Levels Again

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The incidence of occupational injuries and illnesses within the poultry sector’s slaughter and processing workforce has fallen below all general industry, manufacturing …

NCC Offers Alternative Parameters for Salmonella Performance Standards

NCC recently participated in a Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) public meeting to discuss practical strategies for reducing Salmonella illnesses attributed to poultry products. …

NCC Provides Suggestions to SBA for Regulatory Reform

Following the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) USDA Regulatory Small Business Roundtable in December 2025, NCC this week provided additional information to the agency regarding …

New Dietary Guidelines reaffirm chicken’s role in a healthy diet

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, released today, put a key emphasis on prioritizing high-quality, nutrient-dense protein foods, like chicken, as part …