The U.S. broiler industry enters 2026 on solid footing, supported by strong consumer demand and favorable economics — but persistent hatching problems, rising construction costs, and a shifting export landscape are tempering what might otherwise be an aggressive expansion cycle, Christine McCracken, executive director and protein analyst at Rabobank, said at the 2026 Annual Meat Conference.
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Following the Food Safety and Inspection Service’s (FSIS) recent public meeting on “Exploring Practical Strategies to Reduce Salmonella in Poultry Products,” NCC this week submitted comments to the agency outlining suggested strategies to reduce Salmonella in poultry products. “We appreciate FSIS’s partnership in this process and the Agency’s commitment to identifying practical, implementable solutions grounded in common sense and gold standard science,” wrote Ashley Peterson, Ph.D., NCC senior vice president of scientific and regulatory affairs.
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