NCC says proposed Salmonella Framework provides no public health benefit, is legally unsound and costly; Offers alternative approach

In recent comments submitted to USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), NCC said the agency’s proposed Salmonella Framework for Raw Poultry Products is based on …

122 Poultry Facilities Recognized for Outstanding Safety Performance

DESTIN, Fla. – At the 2016 National Safety Conference for the Poultry Industry in Destin, Fla., 122 chicken and turkey facilities received safety awards by …

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 …