For the last half century, US animal agriculture has focused primarily on improving productivity, efficiency and throughput, resulting in increasing supplies of commodities that have helped assure a safe, abundant US food supply and growing export markets. However, a new report from The Center for Food Integrity (CFI) shows a pivotal shift in cultural and market expectations for animal protein, and four emerging trends where the industry can innovate. 

Applegate Humanely Raised requires that animals are: raised with care and respect, never administered antibiotics or growth promotants, and fed a vegetarian or pasture-centered diet.

Originally developed for a single Northeast customer, LADYBIRD™ products quickly became a regional favorite, and customer requests for larger orders prompted the company's decision to ramp up sales and production to meet anticipated demand.

Farmwise's two varieties include Chicken Veggie Nuggets Original Recipe and Chicken Veggie Tenders with Ancient Grain Breading.

With these priorities in mind, Diana Food is setting up a new facility in Banks Crossing, GA, dedicated to chicken-based solutions from humanely-raised birds. The plant will be making its first deliveries to American customers in early 2019. 

Egg Innovations launched a new egg brand, Blue Sky Family Farms, which was made available in major supermarkets across the Midwest starting Aug. 15.