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 …

Applications Now Being Accepted for the Poultry Industry Safety Recognition Award

The Joint Poultry Industry Safety Award Program is currently accepting applications from poultry industry facilities with outstanding safety programs. The award program is open to …

EPA’s New Wastewater Guidelines will Result in Plant Closures, Job Losses, Increased Costs

The National Chicken Council said in comments submitted yesterday the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed wastewater guidelines will result in establishment closures, job losses, increased …

NCC Says USDA’s Inclusive Competition Rule is Latest in Regulatory Onslaught

The National Chicken Council (NCC) today expressed deep concern about the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agriculture Marketing Service Rule, “Inclusive Competition and Market Integrity Under …

NCC Highlights Chicken Industry’s Efforts to Reduce Food Waste

Says burdensome regulations counter to food waste efforts In comments submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency, the National Chicken Council (NCC) outlined the many ways …

Americans to Eat 1.45 Billion Chicken Wings for the Big Game

WASHINGTON, D.C. – With the second biggest eating day of the year after Thanksgiving upon us, there’s no hotter time for chicken wings. According to …