Retention problems facing poultry producers

Programs like childcare and professional development can help attract and retain a quality workforce.

December 5, 2024

The priorities of the American workforce are shifting, and employers will need to understand and cater to those priorities so as not to lose out on good talent.

The priorities of the American workforce are shifting, and employers will need to understand and cater to those priorities so as not to lose out on good talent.

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Going beyond traditional benefits and implementing innovative solutions will help poultry processors address retention challenges and align with the needs of today’s workforce.

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Tariffs, trade wars, actual wars, oh my! Pet food, like most markets, is facing significant challenges resulting from geopolitics and macro-economics.

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One industry leader explores innovative partnership models to support overwhelmed shelters as traditional funding sources decline amid economic pressures.

With today's economic pressures, many shelters report being overwhelmed by demand for their pet food pantry programs, while simultaneously seeing an increase in pet surrenders.

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Russia's pet food market reached US$6.2 billion in 2024 but faces mounting challenges from proposed excise taxes and record-high interest rates that could derail its trajectory as Europe's largest pet food market.

According to the author, last year Russia became the largest pet food market in Europe, ahead of France and Germany.

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A PetfoodIndustry.com survey of 318 industry professionals reveals economic inflation as top concern while most companies make moderate plan revisions to navigate challenging landscape.

At the mid-year point, pet food companies are adapting to 2025's economic challenges through strategic adjustments rather than major overhauls, survey data shows.

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Although both dog and cat treats had higher price-to-volume ratios than foods, pets cannot live on treats alone.

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Mexico's pet food industry isn't dying — it's evolving

While weaker players struggle, leading producers are already capturing growth in a restructured market.

According to the author, Mexico's pet food market isn't collapsing — it's undergoing a reconfiguration.

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MPM Products produces premium cat food brands and is headquartered in the UK.

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Pet food prices hold steady while overall 'petflation' hits two-year high in May

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According to Triplethree International, Chile isn't just an importer of pet food — it curates what it allows in. This isn't passive consumption; it's strategic selection.

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