US Poultry, Egg Industries Welcome Announcement of Japan Trade Agreement

August 27, 2019 National Chicken Council

U.S. poultry and egg organizations welcome the announcement of a trade agreement between the United States and Japan, an achievement that stands to benefit our industry.

National Chicken Council Reaches Out to President Trump Regarding Recent ICE Actions in Mississippi

August 14, 2019 National Chicken Council

As a result of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers arresting approximately 680 people in sweeping raids at seven sites in six different cities in Mississippi on Wednesday, August 7, the National Chicken Council sent the following letter on August 8 to President Trump.

US Consumers Buy Chicken For Versatility, Value, Variety

Chicken purchasers cite more positive attributes than purchasers of beef, pork, fish and plant-based meat proteins, according to new research presented today at the 2019 Chicken Marketing Summit.

Americans to Eat More than 1.3 Billion Chicken Wings for Super Bowl

January 24, 2019 National Chicken Council

The National Chicken Council (NCC) today released its annual Chicken Wing Report, and the answer is a resounding “yes!” NCC projects Americans’ consumption of the unofficial gameday menu staple – the chicken wing – will hit an all-time high at 1.38 billion wings during Super Bowl LIII weekend, as the Los Angeles Rams and New England Patriots battle for the Lombardi Trophy.

National Chicken Council Launches New Website Designed Exclusively for Foodservice Professionals

December 18, 2018 National Chicken Council

The new Chicken Check In Foodservice website provides information on how broiler chickens (chickens raised for meat) are raised and produced in the U.S., including frequently asked questions, a glossary of chicken labeling terms, and additional resources.