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Chicken leads U.S. Per Person Availability of Meat
Chicken leads U.S. Per Person Availability of Meat
Chicken leads U.S. Per Person Availability of Meat
The supply of chicken available to eat in the United States continues to outpace beef, according to new food availability data from the USDA’s Economic Research Service.  In 2021, 68.1 pounds of chicken per person were available for human consumption, on a boneless, edible basis, compared with 56.2 pounds of bee...
USDA Adjusts December Meat Forecast
USDA Adjusts December Meat Forecast
USDA Adjusts December Meat Forecast
The USDA’s December forecast had some minor adjustments, when it comes to meat production.  World agricultural outlook board chair Mark Jekanowski said most of those changes were minor and impacted calendar year 2022.  Likewise, he noted, there were minor changes made to the meat price forecast.   "Didn't make any...
USA Takes Action to Prevent Salmonella in Poultry Products
USA Takes Action to Prevent Salmonella in Poultry Products
USA Takes Action to Prevent Salmonella in Poultry Products
The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced it will declare Salmonella as an adulterant in breaded and stuffed raw chicken products.  By declaring Salmonella an adulterant in these products, FSIS will be able to ensure highly contaminated products that could make people sick aren’t sold to consumers. Since 1988, ...
Survey: Consumers are Relying on Chicken Despite Inflation
Survey: Consumers are Relying on Chicken Despite Inflation
Survey: Consumers are Relying on Chicken Despite Inflation
Despite economic challenges, Americans are still buying chicken.  Those findings presented at the recent 2022 Chicken Marketing Summit.  The survey showed that while consumers average rating for their current financial situation is midway between “poor” and “excellent,” 87% are buying the same amount or more of fresh chicken compared to six months ago. Chicken continues to be the h...

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