Poultry processing was one of the nation's first agribusinesses, characterized by many small farms.
The value of shipments in the poultry processing industry was $32.3 billion in 1999
The value of shipments in the poultry processing industry was $32.7 billion in 2000
There are about 304, 000 manufacturing plants in the U.S. (2012) which keeps declining a bit every year.
The five primary product categories handled within the poultry processing industry were: chicken, turkeys, ducks, geese, and egg products
The chicken vein is significant in poultry processing because if not properly removed, it can cause contamination of the meat with bacteria and lead to foodborne illnesses. Removing the vein ensures the safety and quality of the poultry products.
Milton Valentine Bickel has written: 'Poultry packers' guide' -- subject(s): Poultry, Processing
Robert M. Conlogue has written: 'A guide to uniform cost and financial accounting for poultry processors' -- subject(s): Accounting, Poultry, Processing, Poultry industry
NAICS Code 311615 refers to Poultry Processing
Carpet milling, aircraft and automobile manufacturing, and poultry processing
No unfortunately they can not, some poultry require different methods of processing due to size, weight and delicateness.
Vidhurn Hongsumalya has written: 'Uses of electricity in poultry and dairy production and grain processing' -- subject(s): Poultry, Grain, Electricity in agriculture, Dairying
Poultry processing was one of the nation's first agribusinesses, characterized by many small farms