Report: U.S. poultry and egg supply chain reaches a sustainability milestone

A milestone has been reached in advancing sustainability within the U.S. poultry and egg supply chain, reflecting the collaborative efforts of farmers, processors, and other key stakeholders.

Ryan Bennett with the U.S. Roundtable for Sustainable Poultry and Eggs spoke with RFD-TV’s own Jennifer Vickery Smith about the report’s main objectives, findings, and the resilience of the U.S. poultry sector.

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