Butterball | Animal Care & Wellbeing

Discover the inside scoop on Butterball in this episode of the NextUp Podcast! Marlon dives into a fascinating conversation with Dr. Alice Johnson and Frank Samuelson from Butterball, uncovering the company's dedication to animal care & wellbeing, food safety, and cutting-edge turkey products. Learn about their transparent auditing practices, the role of antibiotics in turkey farming, and why turkey is gaining popularity in K-12 school meals. Plus, hear about Butterball's community initiatives, their American Humane Certification, educational programs, and future research plans. Packed with expert insights and fun turkey trivia, this episode is perfect for food enthusiasts and industry professionals alike. Have questions about Butterball or turkey farming? Drop them in the comments below and join the conversation!===========================Connect with our Guests!===========================Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ButterballFoodserviceLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/butterball-foodserviceWebsite: https://www.butterballfoodservice.com/k-12/===========================Connect with us! ===========================Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nxtgen_network/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nextuptalkshow/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nxtgenmarlon/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NxtGenNetwork365 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nxtgen-network/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/NxtGen_Network TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nxtgen.network Media Kit: https://the.nxtgennetwork.com/MediaKitServed Digizine December 2024 | Gifting Gratitude: https://nxtgennetwork.serveddigizine.com/view/674102441/===========================================Subscribe and Listen to the Next Up Podcast HERE:📱 ===========================================➡︎ YT: https://www.youtube.com/@nxtgennetwork/podcasts➡︎ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/next-up-podcast/id1598968019➡︎ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ex3Oj7aodeUe48EJGy9Dz⏰ Chapters ⏰00:00 - Introduction & Guest Introductions02:10 - Frank’s Background & Role at Butterball03:45 - Dr. Alice Johnson’s Introduction & Career Journey08:30 - How Dr. Alice Got into the Poultry Industry11:20 - The Importance of Food Safety & Quality at Butterball14:00 - Butterball’s Commitment to Animal Care & Auditing Process17:40 - American Humane Certification & Farm Audits22:15 - The Science Behind Turkey Welfare & Farming Standards26:40 - Different Types of Turkeys & Their Role in Production29:50 - Turkey Growth Cycle & Processing32:30 - Butterball’s Approach to Antibiotic Use36:10 - Transparency in the Industry & Consumer Trust39:20 - School Districts & Their Concerns About Poultry Products41:50 - The Role of Nutrition in K-12 Schools & Trends45:10 - Turkey in School Menus: Barbacoa & Other Recipes48:00 - Commodity Processing & New Product Innovations51:30 - The National Turkey Federation & Policy Development54:50 - Differences Between Turkey & Chicken Farming58:20 - Biosecurity Measures & Poultry Farm Audits1:01:40 - Butterball’s Research & Innovations in Poultry Farming1:05:00 - Sustainable Practices & Ethical Treatment of Turkeys1:08:45 - Turkeys in the Wild vs. Farm-Raised Turkeys1:12:10 - Turkey Farming Technology & Automation1:15:30 - Fun Facts About Turkeys & Poultry Farming Myths1:18:20 - Guest Hobbies & Personal Interests1:22:10 - The Importance of School Testing & Product Development1:25:40 - Closing Thoughts & Final Remarks