IPPE Press Release For Immediate Release International Poultry Expo Tucker, Ga. – January 26, 2023 Contacts:Gwen Venable, 678.514.1971, gvenable@uspoultry.org, (USPOULTRY) Victoria Broehm, 703.558.3579, vbroehm@afia.org, (AFIA) Sarah Little, 202.587.4263, slittle@meatinstitute.org, (NAMI) The 2023 IPPE has been a successful trade show with strong crowds, busy exhibitors and great energy evident throughout the trade show floor. This year, IPPE has approximately 28,000 attendees, 533,000 square feet of exhibit space and 1,180-plus exhibitors. Attendee numbers will be released after the registrat ..read more

Most people don’t even know what gizzards are, or what they do. Some people might be hesitant to try them because it’s new to them. Little do they know there are many delicious dishes where gizzards shine. Gizzards can be fried, used in gravy, or mixed in with other healthy dishes. They offer a healthier alternative to chicken breasts, and many people aren’t aware of just how healthy gizzards can be or how to eat them. PRICE POINT FOR CONSUMERS When it comes to saving customers money, chicken gizzards are the way to go. Not only are they healthier per pound than chicken breasts, but they are a ..read more

Working in a poultry processing plant can often be dangerous. If you’ve worked in the industry, you’re aware of the serious health and safety hazards that one can be introduced to. It is the shared job of everyone from management to the hard workers to ensure that OSHA safety protocols are followed to prevent health concerns, identify possible hazardous problem areas, and to keep everyone involved in poultry processing safe. In this informative guide, we will take a good, deep look at safety requirement. We will answer the question “what is OSHA?”, discover the common health and safety concern ..read more

INTRODUCTION Managers are always on the lookout for machinery that lasts longer, performs better, and produces higher overall yield. If you want to maintain a high yield at your plant, you have to understand where your poultry rollers fit into the overall equation. Worn, low-quality poultry rollers lead to wasted raw materials and lost profits, so knowing when and why to repair, refurbish, or replace a roller is essential. Leaving a roller in rotation too long can lead to damage and lower yield through over-processing; on the other hand, cleaning, maintaining, and specializing your plant’s rol ..read more

With increasing feed costs and staggering meat costs, it’s more important than ever to invest in more cost efficient machinery. This guide will give you some practical ways to make sure your plant is stocked with equipment that will help you increase yield, minimize downtime, and decrease maintenance costs. 1. Consider a Multi-Purpose Solution Multi-Purpose machinery offers a range of benefits to poultry processors. This chapter will look into how multi-purpose machinery can: Lower factory footprint and increase floor space Lower machinery costs Reduce human error Decrease downtime Facing ma ..read more

DeLong’s is committed to Customer Satisfaction. We have resumed travel in the state of Georgia and some parts of the Southeast. We are re-evaluating daily and will continue to monitor and expand our travel area. If you want a rep to come out, give us a call to schedule today: (478) 743-9134 The post DeLong’s Business Update – May 19 appeared first on DeLong’s Gizzards & Poultry Processing Equipment ..read more

Among the considerable uncertainty created by COVID-19, we wanted to share an update as to our capabilities: Almost all DeLong’s Gizzard Equipment business operations are fully operational. We have sufficient inventory and capacity. DeLong’s has halted all on-site visits until further notice. At this point, our lead time and availability remain in effect everywhere. Our supply chain is stable. We have not identified any production or raw materials sourcing issues that will impact our ability to support our customers. Account Representatives and Technical Professionals remain active and a ..read more

We wanted to reach out given the recent developments in the State of Georgia. You may have heard or read the announcement that Georgia has ordered all businesses that are not ESSENTIAL to close immediately. Fortunately, warehouse/distribution and fulfillment to essential manufacturing and processing is exempt and our location is not affected and will continue normal operations. Our objective is to be able to continue to deliver our products in the safe and timely manner you have come to expect from DeLong’s. Listed below are the steps we have taken to ensure the safety of our employees, custom ..read more

We understand that COVID-19 has created considerable uncertainty.  We are committed to updating you regularly and giving you transparency as to our capabilities during this time, so that you can plan accordingly. We also realize the situation is changing daily. As of Monday, March 16: Almost all DeLong’s Gizzard Equipment business operations are fully operational. We have sufficient inventory and capacity. DeLong’s has halted all on-site visits until further notice. At this point, our lead time and availability remain in effect everywhere. Our supply chain is stable. We have not ide ..read more