Ingham’s honored for efforts in water stewardship
The Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) has awarded Platinum certification to Ingham’s primary processing plant in Murarrie, Queensland, Australia, achieving the highest level in the International...
View ArticleAndrew Reeves succeeds Jim Leighton as CEO of Ingham’s
Jim Leighton stepped down as the chief executive officer of Australia-based poultry company Ingham’s, effective March 29, while Andrew Reeves was selected to be his replacement.
View ArticleJBS targeted in cybersecurity attack
JBS USA confirmed that it was the target of an organized cybersecurity attack.
View ArticleJBS to acquire Australian pork producer Rivalea
JBS has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of Australian pork company Rivalea Holdings from QAF Limited, a Singapore-based food company.
View ArticleUnsung hero of Australia? Ad says it’s Steggles chicken
The latest advertising campaign for Baiada’s line of Steggles chicken is just downright funny.
View ArticleHazeldene’s employees get vaccinated for COVID-19
Employees at the Hazeldene’s chicken processing plant In Lockwood, Australia, are getting vaccinated for COVID-19 at an on-site clinic hosted by Bendigo Health.
View ArticleEggs suspected in New Zealand Salmonellosis outbreak
New Zealand examines another Salmonella enteritidis sequence type 11 (ST11) outbreak that has sickened 35 people.
View ArticleCyberattack on JBS, acquisition has Aussies concerned
Between the recent cyberattack and a pending acquisition of a major pork producer, JBS is undoubtedly on the minds of people in Australia more than it ordinarily would be.
View ArticleNew Zealand’s Tegel set to raise chicken prices
New Zealanders will soon be paying around 10% more for chicken products from leading producer Tegel Foods.
View ArticleCompetition regulator has concerns over JBS-Rivalea deal
The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) has expressed concerns about potential issues that might arise if JBS’ proposed acquisition of Rivalea Holdings and Oxdale Dairy Enterprise...
View Article‘I am a cassowary farmer’ just doesn’t sound right
Covering the poultry industry, I know that many people have had success in raising chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese, quail and even pheasants.
View ArticleNew Zealand chicken farmers call for collective action on contracts
Three groups of chicken farmers growing chickens for Tegel Foods has called on a government commission to authorize them to carry out collective negotiation of contracts in future.
View ArticleBGH Capital purchases majority of Hazeldene’s
Private equity firm BGH Capital has agreed to purchase a majority stake in Australian poultry company Hazeldene’s.
View ArticleTwo charged in ransomware attack case that involved JBS
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) charged a Ukrainian national and a Russian national for their alleged involvement in ransomware attacks against multiple victims. The ransomware group with which...
View ArticleGray to step down as Ingham’s New Zealand CEO
Jonathan Gray, CEO of Ingham’s in New Zealand, will be stepping down, effective July 1, 2022.
View ArticleJBS completes purchase of Australia’s Rivalea Holdings
JBS completed its acquisition of Rivalea Holdings, an Australian pork company.
View ArticleKFC scales back menu at Australia locations
Some KFC locations in Australia are reducing their menus and their hours of operation due to supply chain disruptions.
View ArticleIngham’s turkey facility reduces water use by 26%
The team at Ingham’s turkey primary processing facility in Tahmoor, New South Wales, Australia reduced the site’s water usage by 26 percent in just five months.
View ArticleAustralian broiler growers to benefit from fairer contracts
The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission found that some agreements between the country’s largest poultry processors and their chicken growers included terms that were unfair to the growers.
View ArticleAustralia takes further steps toward nationwide egg safety
A new tool has just been launched that will allow Australian eggs to be traced from purchase back to the farm and date of lay.
View ArticleCO2 shortage threatens New Zealand chicken supplies
Tegel Foods, New Zealand's largest poultry company, said a carbon dioxide shortage could lead to a reduced production of its chicken products.
View ArticleTop world broiler and egg rankings for 2021
The latest edition of Poultry International’s World’s Top Poultry Companies shows reveals some significant changes in the global rankings, and increasing dominance of a handful of companies.
View ArticleIngham’s poultry sales volume up 4.2% in FY 2022
Ingham's poultry volumes increased during the company's 2022 fiscal year, but the company's net debt grew for the year.
View ArticleTexas Chicken expanding presence in New Zealand
Texas Chicken reached a new expansion deal with existing New Zealand franchisee George Constantinou to bring an additional 20 restaurants to the country.
View Article17th Pacific Partnership aids the Solomon Islands
One of the best ways to prevent and mitigate future disease outbreaks is through international collaboration.
View ArticleMary Wu named Australian Chicken Meat Federation CEO
The Australian Chicken Meat Federation (ACMF) welcomes Dr. Mary Wu as its new CEO.
View ArticleEgg shortage threatens New Zealand’s national dish
New Zealand's households and chefs have been struggling to source eggs and egg whites.
View ArticleAvian flu could decimate Australian black swans
The unique genetics of the Australian black swan leaves the species vulnerable to viral illnesses such as highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), University of Queensland (UQ) research revealed.
View ArticleIngham’s to acquire Bromley Park Hatcheries
Ingham’s, Oceana’s largest producer of poultry, entered into an agreement for the conditional purchase of the poultry meat business and assets of New Zealand’s Bromley Park Hatcheries (BPH).
View ArticleInsect feed for poultry of growing interest in Australia
Numerous barriers remain to establishing commercial production of insects for use in poultry diets in Australia, but, little by little, its production looks ever-more likely.
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