Larger birds and value-added product offerings drive growth while challenges limit processing plant expansion.

To keep up with the momentous growth in demand, the US broiler industry has continued to increase production. In 2025, to meet the average of 103 lbs of annual per capita chicken consumption, the ...

CHICAGO/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Trump administration said on Monday it plans to permanently allow U.S. poultry and pork processing plants to operate more quickly, raising concerns among advocacy ...

Serious injuries from working in poultry processing plants have decreased in the past 10 years, but workers are still at a high risk for musculoskeletal disorders from repetitive motions. A U.S.