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Wendy’s to shell out $30 million for smaller, tastier chickens

by Adam Allington
Feb 16, 2017
As Wendy’s releases its earnings, we take a look at the fast food chain’s hunt for a tastier chicken. The company is prepared to spend $30 million on smaller chickens in hopes they’ll provide more tender, less rubbery meat. Turns out, quality is an important consideration for legacy fast food companies, as they try to […]
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Tyson reports earnings as ag industry watches broilers, Trump threats

by Annie Baxter
Feb 6, 2017
The nation’s top broiler chicken producer, Tyson Foods, reports earnings today. Analysts will be eyeing whether Tyson executives express worries about export markets. President Donald Trump has, in recent weeks, taken a combative stance toward some key trading partners, like Mexico. He continues to threaten to build a wall and has had sharp words about […]
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Critics cluck over a benchmark for chicken prices

by Annie Baxter
Nov 23, 2016
A common price index for chicken meat is raising questions.
A woman inspects frozen chicken on sale at a supermarket on 10 March 2006. 
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Chinese tariffs make it tough for U.S. chicken feet

by Andy Uhler
May 10, 2016
Chinese barriers to U.S. poultry parts are an example of how slow the current trade process works
Chicken feet dim sum served at a Chinese restaurant.
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Georgia eyes Cuba for expanding poultry market

by Marketplace Contributor
Jan 27, 2016
More trade with Cuba could mean big bucks for the state’s poultry industry.
Chickens at the University of Georgia’s Poultry Research Center. 
Elly Yu
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Egg prices are up, but chicken breast is not

by Kai Ryssdal
Aug 3, 2015
Kai talks to Ed Fryar, CEO of Ozark Mountain Poultry in Rogers, Arkansas.
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Can the new Colonel Sanders save KFC?

by Kai Ryssdal
Jul 7, 2015
KFC's parent company is investing $185 million in the fast-food chain.
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'Big Chicken' has Boston Market flying higher

by Kai Ryssdal and Mukta Mohan
Jun 22, 2015
CEO George Michel says the fast-casual chain is expanding.
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Tyson cuts antibiotics in chickens, are hogs next?

by Dan Weissmann
Apr 28, 2015
Eliminating routine antibiotic use is most challenging in cattle
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Trouble on the chicken farm

by Kai Ryssdal
Apr 21, 2015
The avian flu has infected millions of hens in Iowa.
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