Jim Winter - Profile and Journalist Details

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Biography

I am the digital content director for WATT Global Media, a B2B media company based in Rockford, Ill., that serves the global poultry, egg, animal feed and pet food industries. I oversee WATT's Unified Copy Desk and art and production departments. I am heavily involved in digital content direction, decisions and projects. Before coming to WATT, I was the communication manager for The Galena Territory Association, a residential resort community just outside Galena, Ill., for more than 4 years. I was a professional journalist for 15 years, 19 total. I served in editor roles my entire career, as editor of weekly newspapers, news editor at a small daily and assistant city editor and digital content editor at the Telegraph Herald in Dubuque, IA. I enjoy learning all things digital journalism and finding new, exciting ways to gather and share content. I also enjoy page layout and photography, and have won many better newspaper contest awards for both, and for my writing, which is my favorite part of any journalism job I've had.

Content

Total articles 35

• Fire damages Amick Farms plant in South Carolina

  By Jim Winter Verified| WATTPoultry.com Verified A fire on January 25 destroyed the Amick Farms poultry processing facility in Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina. Investigation by emergency crews is showing the fire may have been caused by an electrical issue, according to The Post and Courier newspaper. Firefighters from five departments arrived on scene around 9:30 p.m. It took almost 19 hours to contain the blaze, according to Saluda County Emergency Services. The fire damaged about 10,000 square feet of production space.

  By Jim Winter Verified · WATTPoultry.com

  Jan. 28, 2025

• Ingham's, employees reach three-year deal, ending strike

  By Jim Winter Verified| WATTPoultry.com Verified A strike that started over the weekend is over at Ingham’s two poultry plants in Australia. More than 1,000 employees Ingham’s at two sites – a processing plant at Bolivar in Adelaide's north, and at Osborne Park in suburban Perth, have agreed on a three-year deal that will increase wages 5.12% the first year and 4% the second and third years, according to a report on 7News.com.au.

  By Jim Winter Verified · WATTPoultry.com

  Sep. 27, 2023

• Pay dispute sparks strike at Ingham's poultry facilities

  By Jim Winter Verified| WATTPoultry.com Verified Workers at two Ingham’s poultry facilities in Australia have gone on strike, threatening supplies of poultry meat on the continent. The strike action comes amid a pay dispute, according to a report on ABC’s Australian news outlet. Workers are demanding a 6% pay increase annually over the next three years, which has not been agreed to by Ingham’s management. Negotiations have taken place since the beginning of the year.

  By Jim Winter Verified · WATTPoultry.com

  Sep. 25, 2023

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Company Info

Poultry International

Poultry International – Shaping the Future of Poultry in Pakistan Since 1971 The story of Poultry International is deeply intertwined with the growth of Pakistan's poultry industry. Established in 1971 by Ch. Muhammad Aslam in Karachi, the company began with layer farming and has since expanded into one of Pakistan's leading names in poultry production and innovation. For over five decades, we've consistently delivered premium quality poultry products through a commitment to excellence, modern farming practices, and cutting-edge technology. With our headquarters in Karachi and sales offices in all major cities, supported by a widespread network of agents, we ensure accessibility and reliability nationwide. Our Core Operations Include: 1. Layer Breeder & Layer Farming 2. Broiler Breeder & Broiler Farming 3. State-of-the-Art Hatcheries 4. Advanced Feed Mills 5. Veterinary Pharmaceuticals 6. Agri-Commodity Trading 7. Agri Farms Poultry International is not just a leader within Pakistan but also a growing exporter of poultry products, bringing the finest quality to markets worldwide. As we grow, we remain focused on innovation and sustainability while diversifying into other fields to expand our impact and leadership. Poultry International continues to define industry standards and set the pace for a thriving agricultural future in Pakistan.