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Tyson, Perdue investigated for illegal child labor, report says

by Sabri Ben-Achour , Meredith Garretson and Alex Schroeder
Oct 4, 2023
A New York Times investigation finds migrant children are illegally working the dangerous job of cleaning slaughterhouses.
Alex Edelman/AFP via Getty Images
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An animal welfare rule aimed at organic egg production is on the chopping block

by Julie Grant
Jan 11, 2018
The Trump administration has proposed doing away with a rule that mandated that organic egg laying chickens spend time outdoors.
Chickens congregate on a New Hampshire farm.
Kevin Phelps/Pete and Gerry's Organic Eggs
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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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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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Actuality, by Marketplace and Quartz

Excessories

by Sabri Ben-Achour
Aug 7, 2015
Quartz and Marketplace look at caviar, rodents and poultry.
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Poultry industry seeks ways to prevent more bird flu

by Annie Baxter
Jul 29, 2015
Farmers and officials prepare for a 'worst-case scenario' during fall migration.
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Bird flu may take fresh turkeys off the menu

by Annie Baxter
Jun 5, 2015
Come Thanksgiving, consumers could be flocking to frozen poultry.
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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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Pfizer to spin off animal pharmaceuticals

by Dan Gorenstein
Jan 2, 2013
Demand for animal drugs is rising amongst pet owners and livestock and poultry farmers.
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