The National Chicken Council (NCC) has announced the individuals who will be serving on its Broiler Welfare, Communications, and Technical & Regulatory Committees. Here are the key appointments:
Broiler Welfare Committee:
Chairman: Rita Harkless, Director of FSQA Program Compliance – Technical Services at Perdue Farms.
Composition: 22 industry officials from poultry processing firms and animal health organizations.
Communications Committee:
Chairman: Andrea Staub, Senior Vice President, Corporate Communications at Perdue Farms.
Composition: 32 professionals from the poultry, ingredients, retail, and animal health sectors.
Technical & Regulatory Committee:
Chairman: Dr. Jonathan James, Senior Director, Food Safety & Lab Services at Wayne-Sanderson Farms.
Composition: 60 members from various poultry-focused businesses.
In addition to representatives from poultry processing firms and animal health organizations, the 2024 committee members also include individuals from other sectors. Some notable organizations represented include BMO Bank, MetLife Investment, Chick-fil-A, J.P. Morgan, Ecolab, Neogen, Brainerd Chemical Co., Lallemand Animal Nutrition, Elanco Animal Health, and Merck Animal Health.
These committees play crucial roles in addressing various aspects of the chicken industry, including welfare, communications, technical aspects, and regulatory compliance. The diverse composition of the committees reflects collaboration across different sectors to ensure the well-being and efficiency of the poultry industry.
