News Archives - Bell & Evans

December 18, 2019

Bell & Evans Brings State-of-the-Art Chicken Hatch to Pennsylvania Farm Show

Fredericksburg, Pennsylvania (December 18, 2019) – Premium poultry producer Bell & Evans is excited to announce that it will host the very popular Chick Hatch at the 2020 Pennsylvania Farm Show. In true Bell & Evans fashion, the company innovated a portable hatching unit that will mimic the hatchers in its world’s first organic certified,...

December 12, 2019

Bell & Evans Debuts Baked Chicken Meatballs at the Pennsylvania Farm Show

Fredericksburg, Pennsylvania (December 12, 2019) – Premium poultry producer Bell & Evans will introduce its new Parmesan Breaded Chicken Meatballs at the 104th Pennsylvania Farm Show in January. The meatballs will be served as a 4-piece menu item or within a meatball sub with marinara at the PennAg Industries food booth in the Giant Expo...

December 11, 2019

Bell & Evans: Top-shelf trailblazer

Deerfield, IL (December 11, 2019) — “It’s one thing to strive to be an innovator in one or two areas. Maybe a processor is a food-safety superstar; maybe the company strives to retain employees by ensuring they’re supported by best-in-class benefits and safety programs; maybe operations works to be the fastest, most efficient group of...

November 7, 2019

Bell & Evans Grows in Organic, Specialty Poultry

Rockford, IL (November 7, 2019) — The Pennsylvania integrator is growing rapidly along with demand for its products. Specialty poultry producer Bell & Evans made its mark on the industry by doing things differently.

October 16, 2019

Bell & Evans Is On a Roll – Introduces Line of Premium Chicken Meatballs

Fredericksburg, Pennsylvania (October 14, 2019) – Family owned, premium chicken producer Bell & Evans just launched a line of uncooked, frozen chicken meatballs this fall that are unlike any you’ve ever tried. Flavors include Parmesan Breaded with Mozzarella, Buffalo Seasoned and a traditional, savory Chicken Meatball. All three varieties are made from a blend of...

August 26, 2019

Bell & Evans Raises $300,000 for WellSpan Sechler Family Cancer Center

Lebanon, PA (August 26, 2019) – On Friday, Bell & Evans hosted its 11th annual charity golf tournament benefiting the WellSpan Sechler Family Cancer Center where the family-owned business presented a check for $300,000. To date, Bell & Evans has raised a cumulative $2.1 million for Lebanon County cancer care services. Local philanthropist and Bell...

August 9, 2019

Bell & Evans Introduces Transitional & Long-term Organic Grain Contracts to PA Farmers

Fredericksburg, Pennsylvania (August 8, 2019) – Premium poultry producer Bell & Evans introduced an organic grain transition and procurement program to Pennsylvania farmers at two agriculture events this week. Bell & Evans Organic Grain Initiative will offer farmers financial assistance during and after the organic land conversion by way of contracted premium pricing for transitional...

August 9, 2019

Agriculture Department secretary attends event, pushes for increase of organic production

RUSH TWP. — Pennsylvania Agriculture Department Secretary Russell Redding wants to increase organic production in the state. He came to the Organic Farmer Field Day and Appreciation Event Thursday hosted by Boyd Station, near Riverside, to find out how the state can help organic farmers. “Consumers want to know where their food comes from. It is...

June 17, 2019

125 Years of Poultry Experience and Passion Shape Bell & Evans, America’s Oldest Branded Chicken Company

Fredericksburg, Pennsylvania (June 17, 2019) – Premium poultry brand Bell & Evans has withstood the test of time. Current owner Scott Sechler has spent the last 35 years transforming the way poultry is produced in America and escalating Bell & Evans to new heights, but there’s a rich history behind the brand that spans 125...

May 17, 2019

EPA Joins Pennsylvania Partners To Support Sustainable Farming To Benefit Local Streams, Chesapeake Bay

PHILADELPHIA (May 16, 2019) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) joined partners in Pennsylvania in signing a letter of intent to support sustainable farming practices in Pennsylvania that will lead to environmental benefits for local streams and the Chesapeake Bay.

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