January 2022

2022's global poultry production higher, despite headwinds

WATT Poultry International January 2022

The first Poultry Marketing Round Table drew representatives from leading poultry companies across the Middle East. (Courtesy VIV)

Middle East’s poultry sector spotlights crisis management

Supply chain issues will continue to affect the poultry industry in 2022, although difficulties should lessen as the year progresses. (Kosal Hor | iStock.com)

2022's global poultry production higher, despite headwinds

Poultry producers have had to work with significant cost increases but there is some suggestion that the pace of increase should at least slow in 2022. (Sesame | iStock.com)

How inflation is impacting the poultry industry

Poultry producers have had to work with significant cost increases but there is some suggestion that the pace of increase should at least slow in 2022. (Sesame | iStock.com)

How inflation is impacting the poultry industry

Producing eggs in cages is increasingly being rejected. However, in some countries, their use continues to rise. (Henadzi Pechan | iStock.com)

Adoption of cage-free egg production continues worldwide

Forty percent of Europeans plan to eat less meat

A recent survey has found that high levels of European consumers plan to reduce their meat consumption.

December 27, 2021

In a European survey conducted across 10 countries, almost 30% of respondents said they planned to substantially increase their consumption of plant-based dairy and meat products. (dropStock | iStock.com)

Hybrid approach could boost Rwanda’s poultry production

A pilot project in Rwanda has resulted in a model for small farmers that would make their entry into commercial broiler production far easier.

December 27, 2021

The new, biosecure, small-scale production model offers a way for smallholders to get a foothold into larger-scale production and produce to commercial standards. (Mark Clements)

Saudi Arabia’s poultry industry to continue expanding

Saudi Arabia’s chicken production set to rise this year as the country moves closer to self-sufficiency.

December 27, 2021

As investments made by Al Watania’s poultry business and others come on stream, Saudi Arabia’s poultry production will rise. (Courtesy Cobb-Vantress)

EU’s compound poultry feed production closes 2021 higher

The European Union’s production of compound poultry feed is thought to have grown last year, in contrast to a decline for compound feed production as a whole.

December 27, 2021

The gradual return to normality in the European economy, and particularly the return of the hotel, catering and restaurant sectors, has been boosting demand for chicken and hence compound feed. This should continue as 2022 progresses. (Jukov studio | Shutterstock.com)

State of Spanish poultry industry critical

Spanish poultry industry hit by perfect storm of widespread rising costs and price pressure from retailers.

December 27, 2021

Spain’s poultry producers have faced significant cost increases and, at the same time, reduced demand and increased competition from cheap imports, leading the industry to fear that 2021 will have been marked by significant losses. (alexsl | iStock.com)

How keeping things simple can aid poultry processors

It is employee time that counts in today’s world, and making the most of it requires that time is not spent in unproductive activities.

December 27, 2021

Taking a simple approach to broiler capture can help to keep birds calm and prevent injuries. (Eduardo Cervantes López)

The COVID-19 pandemic or a tale of two egg sectors

Egg consumption usually goes up in times of economic difficulty, but is this true across all markets and product types?

December 27, 2021

A tale of two sectors, shell egg sales have benefited during the pandemic, but COVID-19 has not been so beneficial for sales of egg products. (Vincent Guyonnet)

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