A projection of the future dynamics in global poultry meat production

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Global chicken meat production is projected to grow by 24.4 mill. t or 22.3 % between 2014 and 2024. In contrast to egg production...

Egg system supplier Moba continues to innovate and grow

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Michiel Peters, Managing Director Moba highlights the strong company’s growth in all markets and the optimistic future predictions Moba, the world's leading producer of high-quality...

Patterns of EU poultry meat production and consumption – A 2016 status report

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Poultry meat has been the fastest growing agricultural commodity over the past decades. This is mainly a result of the high absolute and relative...

Nucleotides: the key additive for a healthy gut and balanced microbiota in broiler chickens

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By supporting a balanced microflora and promoting the functional integrity of the intestine, nucleotides contribute to improved digestive efficiency and enhanced natural defense against...

Ovostella chooses Eurosilos Sirp fiberglass silos

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The Ovostella agricultural company of Ghedi (BS) is a historic user of Eurosilos Sirp fiberglass silos. We interviewed the owner, Domenico Varini , to...

Die Eiermacher: how to harmonise evolution, technology and nature

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During the visit to the Die Eiermacher ‘s company located in Schlierbach (Austria), Zootecnica International met Mr. Manfred Söllradl, General Director of Die Eiermacher, to hear the history of the company and take a closer look at market trends within Austria.

EU Egg Market Update – October 2025

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The European Commission’s latest Eggs Market Situation report (October 2025) shows stable production and firm prices, with both imports and exports increasing during the...

Interview with Jacco Wagelaar, Managing Director of Twinpack Special Products for the global egg...

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Jacco Wagelaar, the Twinpack Managing Director launched a new Twinpack separate business in January 2016, named Twinpack Special Product. The new-born company deals with special packaging systems for the global egg industry.

Giordano Global: Quality as a Culture, Not Just a Standard

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At Giordano Global, quality is more than a result—it’s a mindset that guides every stage of production, from design to delivery. The company’s commitment...

Improving customer service and the use of technology to stay competitive in the food...

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The need to grow and keep customers is dominating the agenda of consumer and retail executives around the world. Thirty-three percent of the 526 consumer...

Patterns of the poultry industry in the MEA region. Part 1 – Egg production...

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The boundaries of the Middle East Region are not exactly defined. Under the term Near East, it was used in the late decades of...

The poultry meat business in Europe and beyond

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It is a great challenge in a rapidly changing world to keep a business model up to date and profitable. The market orientation of...

AZA International’s future plans in poultry industry

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Interview to Paolo Pandolfi, Export Manager AZA International AZA International, a leading company in the manufacturing of feeding systems for livestock farms in Italy and...

Interview with Dinah Nicholson, Global manager of Hatchery Development and Support at Aviagen

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Interview with Dinah Nicholson, Global Manager of Hatchery Development and Support at Aviagen, the world's leading poultry breeding company

Interview with Robbert Birkhoff of Meyn

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At EuroTier, Zootecnica International had the opportunity to interview Robbert Birkhoff, Meyn’s Sales Director for EMEA, Asia Pacific, Russia and surroundings, who outlined the future goals of the company

“Il Fiore delle Dolomiti”: organic eggs produced using SKA equipment

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Mountain organic eggs from hens grown according to the principles of the 5 H Club. Respecting the animal, the environment and the health of...

Patterns and dynamics of the egg industry in Japan

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Egg production is stagnating In contrast to the considerable dynamics of the egg industry in China and India, egg production in Japan has remained almost...

Oceania – Losses in world meat production despite considerable momentum

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There are hardly any recent studies on the role of Oceania in the global meat industry. This article will focus on documenting the role...

Label Rouge, IGP, Bio: the rise of French poultry labels

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Bernard Tauzia, President of Synalaf (Syndicat National des Labels Avicoles de France or National Union of Poultry Labels of France), explains to Zootecnica International...

EU strategies for safety of poultry meat

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Poultry meat is a source of cheap and healthy protein, which is the recipe for success in the world of growing meat consumption of...

El Niño raises fresh uncertainty for global feed markets

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Weather patterns do not usually dominate discussions in the poultry industry. This year may prove different. With El Niño now established in the equatorial Pacific,...

Vostermans Ventilation – specialist in the field of ventilation since 1952

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Vostermans Ventilation B.V. develops, manufactures and distributes fans and control equipment for agricultural and industrial applications and is part of the group Vostermans Companies....

Interview with Bernd Meerpohl, CEO of Big Dutchman

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Zootecnica International had the chance to ask Bernd Meerpohl, CEO of Big Dutchman about the current poultry market situation at a global level.

Moba celebrates 75 years of innovations at VIV Europe

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This year Moba celebrated 75 years of activity and the Utrecht fair was an opportunity to exhibit their latest innovations. Zootecnica International met with...

Hubbard outlining trends in the Premium chicken market

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Interview with Paul Van Boekholt, Manager Global Marketing, Hubbard Breeders Today markets are sensitive to animal welfare, meat quality and price concerns. In this regard,...

Interview to Richard Hutchinson, Aviagen Turkeys Sales and Marketing Director

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Richard Hutchinson has over three decades of experience in the Turkey industry and during this time he significantly increased turkey parent stock sales in Europe and Russia.

EU poultry sector outlook to 2035: production, consumption and trade trends

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According to the EU Agricultural Outlook 2025-2035, poultry and eggs are the only meat sectors in the European Union projected to expand in both...

Global poultry meat supply and trade

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Last May, the International Poultry Council hosted a series of interesting webinars on ‘Resilience and Leadership in the International Poultry Supply Chain’ offering a...

Dynamics and patterns of the egg industry in the G19 countries between 2006 and...

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The first paper, in a series of two, which deals with the egg industry in the Group of Nineteen countries between 2006 and 2016...

The U.S. poultry industry under stress: a turbulent decade in retrospect. Part 1 –...

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Between December 2014 and July 2025, the U.S. poultry industry has been hit by four devastating outbreaks of avian influenza (AI). In total, the...

Canada: egg production in a Supply Management system

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Laying hen husbandry and egg production in Canada are unique because of the Supply Management system which controls production volume, egg prices and egg...

Taiwan egg prices reach two-year high

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Wholesale egg prices in Taiwan have reached their highest level in nearly two years after the Taipei Egg Traders Association announced a NT$3-per-jin increase. The...

Improvements in the Hendrix Genetics’ breeding and testing program

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With the release of the new performance standards for Hendrix Genetics' laying hens, it is important to examine factors contributing to the genetic progress...

Japanese poultry sector shows positive dynamics despite massive bird flu outbreaks

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The Japanese poultry sector continues to show resilience this year, despite rising production costs and repeated outbreaks of avian influenza. This winter, Japan faced one...

Added US broiler supply keeps chicken prices under pressure into Q3

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Ready-to-cook (RTC) chicken production ran 4.5% above year-ago levels in the second quarter of 2026, well ahead of expectations set earlier in the spring,...

Interview with Mr Albert Jansen Jansen Poultry Equipment

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During a recent visit to the company headquarters in Barneveld, The Netherlands, Zootecnica International had the opportunity to meet Mr Albert Jansen, the founder...

Trade tensions continue

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Reports from South America indicate a robust harvest that will start in just a few weeks. A wild card is the trade tensions between...

Poultry suppliers in South Trinidad struggle amid severe shortfall

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Poultry operators in South Trinidad are facing a critical shortage, receiving up to 50% fewer birds than usual, forcing some businesses to reduce staff...

Hubbard, playing a vital role in the poultry breeding industry

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Hubbard operates its selection programs in 3 different R&D centres in North America and Europe, along with its own production sites in North America, Europe and Brazil. Hubbard has a longstanding experience in breeding, developing and marketing breeding stock for both conventional and premium markets.

Egg prices hit record highs in Nepal as bird flu cuts flock and demand...

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Kathmandu, Nepal — Egg prices in Nepal have reached record levels in August 2026 as declining production has tightened supply. The Nepal Layers Poultry...

Regional concentration in global poultry meat production

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An overview at continent level This overview will list the leading countries in each continent and document their share in the poultry meat production...

Clear visualization of biofilm removal from drinking water lines with Intra Hydrocare

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Clean and fresh drinking water is essential for bird health and performance. Even when the incoming water is clean, a biofilm may rapidly form...

The role of the G20 group in global meat production and trade. Part 2:...

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A previous article analysed the role of the G191 countries in the global meat industry (Windhorst, 2026). This revealed the significant role of this...

Visit to Eurosilos Sirp

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Eurosilos Sirp is a state-of-the-art production company, created in 1972 by Mario Telefri with their headquarters in Isorella, Brescia. Specialized in the production of...

Claudio Ambrogio shares insights on slower-growing market in Europe

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As Aviagen’s Business Manager for the Rowan Range® in Europe, Claudio Ambrogio is tasked with developing and coordinating sales, marketing and production strategies for...

The advantages of Aza International’s Pratika feed pan for broilers

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Company Alfama based in Burgos, Spain, is one of the Spanish dealers of AZA International leader in pig, poultry and cattle feeding systems. Mr...

The forgotten world: the egg industry in the least developed countries

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Analyses dealing with the dynamics and patterns of the global egg industry mostly ignore the least developed countries (LLDC). In this paper, their role...

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