Injuries and Illnesses in Poultry Processing Fall Below All General Industry, Manufacturing and Food Manufacturing Levels for First Time

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 Asks for Revisions, Clarification to Proposed Changes to Organic Program

Washington, D.C. – The National Chicken Council (NCC) recommends revising or clarifying several key aspects of the proposed rule from the National Organic Program (NOP), …

Chicken Consumption Continues to Soar in the U.S.

Nine in ten (92%) consumers purchase chicken regularly Hilton Head, SC – US chicken consumption remains high with 2016 levels surpassing those from the previous two …

NCC Calls for Further Reduction of 2017 Ethanol Levels

Washington, D.C. – The National Chicken Council (NCC) strongly supports efforts to create a more reasonable and sustainable approach to the nation’s biofuel fuel policy, …

GAO Report Affirms Continuous Improvement in Poultry Workplace Safety

NCC, NTF, USPOULTRY respond to GAO study WASHINGTON, D.C. – Our employees are our most important asset and their safety is of paramount importance.  As …

NCC Calls for Mandatory Labeling of Raw, Stuffed Chicken Products

Washington, D.C. – In an effort to ensure safe eating experiences and address potential consumer confusion, the National Chicken Council (NCC) today petitioned the U.S. …