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2013 IPPE sets attendance record

The 2013 International Production & Processing Expo had record attendance with 26,393 poultry, meat and feed industry leaders from all over the world. The expo is the world's largest annual poultry, meat and feed industry event of its kind and is one of the 50 largest trade shows in the U.S.

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US broiler production projected to grow steadily through 2022

U.S. broiler production is poised to bounce back from a downward trend and grow steadily from 2014 to 2022, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Projections through 2022 report, released on February 11. Overall U.S. poultry and red meat production is expected to continue its decline in 2013, according to the report, but for the rest of the projection period, higher net returns and improved feed supplies will lead to expanded production.

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2013 IPPE sets attendance record

The 2013 International Production & Processing Expo had record attendance with 26,393 poultry, meat and feed industry leaders from all over the world. The expo is the world's largest annual poultry, meat and feed industry event of its kind and is one of the 50 largest trade shows in the U.S.

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Novus highlights production challenges, consumer trends at IPPE

The evolution of the 2013 International Production & Processing Expo, which includes its addition of the American Meat Institute, parallels the focus of the programs Novus International will be presenting throughout the show, according to the company. Novus said it aims to foster a better understanding of the connections that exist throughout the entire supply chain, the challenges that must be faced at all points in this process and the nutritional solutions and services that can help producers be more efficient and ultimately, more profitable.

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Food & Water Watch comments on recent chicken jerky treat recalls

Wenonah Hauter, executive director of the nonprofit group Food & Water Watch, issued a statement in response to the recent chicken jerky treat recalls by Nestle Purina's Waggin' Train and Canyon Creek Ranch brands and Del Monte's Milo's Kitchen brand due to the presence of an antibiotic. According to Hauter: “...This is a long overdue step to protect pets from unsafe imports.

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Future directions of poultry production highlighted at World Nutrition Forum

The Biomin World Nutrition Forum, held in Singapore in October 2012, looked at broad issues of relevance to meat production as a whole, and focused on aspects of production of particular interest to the poultry industry. Speakers were drawn from across industries, and looked at issues along the whole production chain right through to the final consumer.