New technologies are being developed to help poultry processors automate labor-intensive tasks; increase productivity, consistency and product quality; and improve food safety in the plant.
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The COVID-19 pandemic left a lasting impact on the poultry industry, causing labor shortages and increased competition with other sectors to hire the workforce needed. Additionally, maintaining a stable workforce has become challenging due to the working conditions, leading to increased turnover rates and higher costs for producers.
At the same time, food safety regulations are changing in the poultry industry, for example, with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) proposed regulations to reduce Salmonella infections linked to poultry products.
