NCC to New York City officials: Don’t touch kids’ nuggets

NCC, in a letter sent recently to New York City Mayor Eric Adams, Acting Health Commissioner Dr. Michelle Morse, and Office of Food Policy Executive …

Senators Coons, Wicker lead letter requesting financial assistance for chicken farmers impacted by COVID-19

Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.) and Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) led a letter signed by 17 other senators requesting direct financial assistance for chicken farmers that have been …

Poultry Industry Partners with OSHA on Safe + Sound Week

Washington, D.C. (July 1, 2020) – The U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY), National Chicken Council (NCC) and National Turkey Federation (NTF) are pleased to …

USDA AMS Announces $30 Million Chicken Purchase

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agriculture Marketing Service (AMS) today announced plans to purchase up to $30 million of chicken products …

President Trump Signs Executive Order to Keep Meat and Poultry Plants Operating

Washington, D.C – In response to President Trump’s Executive Order to keep meat and poultry plants operating during this national crisis, National Chicken Council President …

CDC Releases New Guidelines to Keep Poultry Processing Employees Safe and Protein Available for Americans

Washington, D.C. – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) this week released industry-specific interim guidance …