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Directors Named for IPWA and U.S.-RSPE

 06/13/2023

The U.S. Roundtable for Sustainable Poultry and Eggs (U.S.-RPE) has announced a newly elected slate of directors representing integrators, retailers and allied industry.  These comprise: -

 

  • Fernanda Castro, Technical Service Manager, Evonik
  • Jenny Rhodes, Owner and Operator of Deerfield Farms
  • Lankford Ruffin, Butterball, LLC
  • Heather Beaubien, Chick-fil-A
  • Hailey Grimes, American Humane Farm program

 

The International Poultry Welfare Alliance (IPWA) Board Members comprise:

  • Anne-Marie Neeteson, Aviagen Global
  • Jayashina Nuggehali, Global Food Partners
  • Tak Niino, Zoetis

In commenting on the additions to the Board of Directors, Janet Helms, Global Sustainable Sourcing for McDonald’s noted, “We are thrilled to welcome these outstanding individuals to our Board of Directors.”  She added, “Their expertise in animal welfare in the poultry industry will be invaluable as we advance our mission of improving the welfare of poultry around the world through our collective work and individual actions.”

 

The U.S.-RSPE recently established the Sustainability Framework encompassing chicken, turkey and egg production.

 

 

The IPWA establishes standards for poultry welfare incorporated in the Key Welfare Indicator Guide for commercial production.

 

By drawing directors from diverse areas in the chain of production extending from live-bird management through processing and extending to retail distribution ensures balance and relevant input in establishing strategic directions for poultry welfare worldwide.