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 …

Statement of the National Chicken Council on Consumer Reports Antibiotics Story

Washington, D.C. – The National Chicken Council used today’s “report” by Consumer Reports about antibiotic use in animal agriculture as an opportunity to remind to remind consumers …

NCC, USAPEEC Statement on Signing of US-South Africa Poultry Veterinary Trade Protocol

Attributable to Mike Brown, president, National Chicken Council and Jim Sumner, president, USA Poultry & Egg Export Council: “We applaud the progress that has been made …

US to suspend African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) benefits to South Africa

WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Obama today sent notifications to Congress and to South Africa indicating that he intends to suspend benefits to South African agricultural …

White House Releases Text of TPP; US Chicken Industry Throws Support behind Deal

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The White House this morning posted the text of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade agreement, prompting the start of a public review process of …

Todd Simmons Installed as Chairman of the National Chicken Council

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Todd Simmons, Chief Executive Officer of Simmons Foods in Siloam Springs, Arkansas, was installed as 2015-2016 chairman of the National Chicken Council (NCC) …