Big Chicken: The Shocking Story Behind Fast Food, Industrial Farming, and the Global Poultry Empire
Dustin Rutledge
Sonia Erirhomuru Solomon · AI-narrated by Madison (from Google)
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Every day, billions of people enjoy chicken without giving much thought to where it comes from or what it takes to bring it to their plate. Behind the convenience, low prices, and familiar fast-food brands lies an enormous global industry shaped by powerful corporations, industrial-scale farming, complex supply chains, and relentless consumer demand. But what if the real story behind the world's favorite protein is far more unsettling than most people realize? What hidden costs are buried beneath every meal?Big Chicken: The Shocking Story Behind Fast Food, Industrial Farming, and the Global Poultry Empire pulls back the curtain on one of the world's most influential food industries. From the rise of fast-food giants and the transformation of poultry farming into a global business to the environmental challenges, labor concerns, and ethical questions surrounding modern food production, this compelling investigation explores the forces that have reshaped the way billions of people eat. It also examines the innovations, policies, and economic interests that continue to drive an industry worth hundreds of billions of dollars.Drawing on investigative reporting, industry research, scientific studies, public records, and expert analysis, this book offers a balanced and thought-provoking look at the modern poultry economy. It explores how technology, globalization, marketing, and consumer habits have transformed chicken from a simple staple into one of the most profitable commodities in the world. Along the way, readers will gain a deeper understanding of the challenges facing farmers, food producers, regulators, and consumers as they navigate an increasingly complex global food system.If you are fascinated by investigative journalism, food industry exposés, business, sustainability, and the hidden stories behind everyday products, Big Chicken: The Shocking Story Behind Fast Food, Industrial Farming, and the Global Poultry Empire is an essential read. Turn the page and discover the truth behind the global poultry empire—where every chapter uncovers the forces shaping what we eat, the choices we make, and the future of food itself.
Every day, billions of people enjoy chicken without giving much thought to where it comes from or what it takes to bring it to their plate. Behind the convenience, low prices, and familiar fast-food brands lies an enormous global industry shaped by powerful corporations, industrial-scale farming,...
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