Our Process
We’re proud of how we raise our chickens and believe in full transparency. Take a closer look at every step of our process.
Behind the Scenes
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Our Process
Leading The Industry
Our high standards don’t stop on the farm. Our state-of-the-art harvesting, processing and packaging facilities are unmatched in the industry.
As part of our commitment to humane treatment, we pioneered and continue to improve our slow induction anesthesia process.
Slow Induction Anesthesia
Our chickens are rendered unconscious over the course of six to seven minutes, in the safety of the drawers they are transported in from the farm. They’re never suffocated, stunned or dumped onto belts. This eliminates chickens’ pain, stress, fear and suffering.
Vision Grading
We use advanced vision technology in 3 areas of the plant to track bird data back to the farm and ensure superior quality.
100% Air Chilled
Our chicken is 100% Air Chilled with cold air instead of immersion in chlorinated water, helping preserve its natural flavor and texture.
Inline Processing
A seamless, continuous manufacturing process reduces handling and improves efficiency, freshness, and food safety.
Hand Trimmed
Skilled team members carefully hand trim every cut to meet our exacting premium quality standards.
Further Processing
From sausage and meatballs to marinated products, we craft convenient options with the same commitment to quality and simple ingredients.
No Retained Water
No Diaper Packaging
Are you paying for chlorinated water in your chicken?
Bell & Evans is 100% Air Chilled. That means no retained water. With conventional chilling systems, chickens absorb up to 12% of their body weight in retained chlorinated water, which you pay for. This water “weeps” out of the meat and is trapped in the “diaper” you find in other fresh chicken packaging.
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