The six-week antitrust trial accused the poultry processor of working with major players like Tyson Foods, Perdue Farms, Pilgrim’s Pride and many others to reduce the poultry supply chain, prior to the company's merger with Wayne Farms.
Wing sales at grocery deli/prepared had already been growing, thanks to Americans’ busy schedules and pandemic-related trends in the direction of convenience and prepared foods. Then came inflation, which made demand jump even more.
Poultry processor Wayne-Sanderson Farms confirmed that its Moultrie, Ga., processing facility would not operate its second or third shift on Nov. 10 due to inclement weather in the area stemming from Tropical Storm Nicole.
Oakwood, Ga.-based Wayne-Sanderson Farms reports similar strong demand for its grocery sous vide products, said Beau Batchelor, the shipper’s corporate research chef for product development.
For many American consumers, fall is all about the beginning of football season. Shoppers will be turning to the deli and prepared foods sections of their local supermarkets for hot food items to enjoy while watching the games and hosting friends. A classic go-to entree for many football fans — and consumers who just enjoy the season for the food — is hot chicken wings.