080202 Frozen Poultry Stocks Rise

Washington - Total frozen poultry supplies at the end of January were up 11% from the previous month, and 14% above last year, according to the USDA's latest report on agricultural products in cold storage.

At 766 million pounds, total stocks of chicken were up almost 25 million pounds from the previous month, and up 13% from last year. Frozen egg stocks were down 4% on the month at 14 million pounds.

At 344.9 million pounds, total pounds of turkey in freezers were up 32% from last month and up roughly 51 million pounds from last year.

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