In-line with our commitment to maintaining high standards of biosecurity, the UK will implement EU Smarter rules for safer food (SRSF) regulations from 11pm on Friday 13 December 2019.
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According to reporting in Reuters, Penn has been on a paid leave of absence after being indicted earlier this year on charges of price fixing for broiler chickens. Three other top executives in the poultry industry were indicted on similar charges.
Pilgrim's Pride's board of directors in June appointed Sandri as interim president and CEO of the company, which is mostly owned by Brazilian meat packer JBS SA.
The charges against Penn and three others in the industry are the first in a criminal probe of price-fixing and bid-rigging involving broiler birds, which account for most chicken meat sold in the United States. The companies have denied the allegations.
Sandri, 49, has been the CFO since June 2011, before which he held top roles in Brazilian firms Estacio Participações and Imbra SA among others.
Pilgrim's Pride said it has initiated a search to identify a new CFO.
In-line with our commitment to maintaining high standards of biosecurity, the UK will implement EU Smarter rules for safer food (SRSF) regulations from 11pm on Friday 13 December 2019.
Today Michigan enacted into law Senate bill 174, which requires all eggs sold in Michigan to come from hens raised in cage-free conditions by 2024. The law also requires Michigan farmers to raise pigs, hens, and calves without cages. This legislation is estimated to impact no less than 10 million egg-la
Following the announcement by major retailers and some wholesalers to sell only ‘cage-free’ eggs after 2025, producers have wanted clear guidance on the type of barn system in which to invest.The BEIC has worked closely with Compassion in World Farming (CIWF) and Tesco to develop a standard for UK barn
Blogger Michele Cook writes a three-part series on caring for new chickens. This is Part 2: Basics for New Chicks. Look for Parts 1 & 3: “Housing Chicks” and “Sick Chicks”. Now that you have the brooder set up, let’s talk about the basic care for your new chicks. Your chicks will need food, water, grit and a clean brooder. Chick Feed Your local farm store will carry a variety of chick feeds. Look for a feed specifically designed for chicks (not chickens).