This confidence in the future was reflected in the Cobb-Vantress, Inc. booth at the IPPE show in Atlanta, Georgia, where the company was exhibiting for the 61^st time.

Joel Sappenfield, who attended the show for first time as Cobb president, has more than 25 years of experience in poultry. He was delighted to meet customers not just from North America but many of the other 120 countries where the Cobb breed is supplied.

“Having celebrated our centennial in 2016, we are excited and ready for the next 100 years. Our continued commitment to research and development, as well as our investment in expanding our facilities and supply chain globally will lead the way toward a successful future.”

Roger Vessell, Cobb director of world marketing commented, “The value of our relationships with our customers has been and always will be the key to Cobb’s success. As we expand our footprint in new regions we look forward to extending the ‘Cobb family’ around the globe.”

- The Cobb display again featured the restored 1929 Ford Model A chick truck, which was unveiled at the 2016 show. This replica of the vehicle that delivered Cobb chicks to customers in Alabama during the late ‘40s and early ‘50s was a popular photo op for attendees and exhibitors alike.