Thai Union Feedmill, a prominent manufacturer and distributor of aquaculture and commercial animal feeds, announces its groundbreaking achievement as the first feedmill in Asia to be awarded the prestigious Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) Feed Standard certificate. This milestone sets a new standard for sustainable feed production in the region, underlining Thai Union Feedmill’s commitment to environmental responsibility and social accountability. The ASC Feed Standard certification, recognized globally for its emphasis on sustainability and ethical practices in aquafeed production, has been granted to Thai Union Feedmill’s Mahachai Plant. Valid for three…
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Brazilian Egg exports grow 69.5% in 2024
According to surveys conducted by the Brazilian Animal Protein Association (ABPA), Brazilian egg exports, encompassing various products both fresh and processed, amounted to 1,604 thousand tons in February. This figure marks a 53.3% increase from the same period last year, which saw exports of 1,046 thousand tons. In terms of revenue, there was a modest uptick of 0.9%, with earnings totaling US$3,034 million in February 2024, compared to US$2,998 million in February 2023. Year-to-date figures show a substantial surge of 69.5%, reaching a total of 3,535 thousand tons in the…
Institute of Egg Studies Announces Annual Research Award
“The Institute of Egg Studies announces its XXVIII Research Award, a leading recognition for Spanish researchers in egg-related studies. Since 1997, the Institute has fostered research covering various aspects of eggs, including composition, nutrition, production, technology, quality, and health connections. The jury, comprising experts from the Institute’s Advisory Council, will select the winner in July. In the previous edition, the XXVII Prize was awarded to a multidisciplinary team for their work on developing a biohybrid compound for guided bone regeneration, with promising applications in dentistry and traumatology. Mar Fernández, director…
Aviagen Latin America forges closer connections with Customers in Panama during the XXXIV National Poultry Congress
Aviagen ® Latin America enthusiastically greeted valued clients and members of the Panamanian poultry sector at its booth during the XXXIV National Poultry Congress. Hosted by the Panama Poultry Association ANAVIP, the event occurred on February 29 and March 1 at the Megalópolis Convention Center in Panama City. At the congress, Aviagen’s Central America, Mexico, and Caribbean (CAME) team shared the latest industry insights to support the Panamanian market and aid local poultry producers in optimizing the performance, welfare, and efficiency of their Ross ® 308 AP birds. Esteemed Aviagen…
China eliminates tariffs on Brazilian Poultry Exports
China recently enacted a momentous decision by lifting the previously imposed anti-dumping tariff on Brazilian chicken meat. This monumental resolution, disclosed jointly by the Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Development, Industry, Trade, and Services, took effect on February 17, 2024. Though the Brazilian government received official notification only recently, the ramifications are already resonating throughout the poultry industry. Since 2019, China had imposed anti-dumping tariffs ranging from 17.8% to 34.2% on Brazilian chicken exports, impacting numerous exporting entities. Furthermore, 14 Brazilian poultry processing facilities had acquiesced to a “price commitment,”…
Japan halts Poultry imports from Brazilian state after bird flu at Non-Commercial farm
Japan suspended purchases of poultry from a Brazilian state after an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) on a non-commercial farm, Brazil’s agriculture ministry and meat industry association ABPA stated in its press release. The decision comes a day after the southeastern state of Espirito Santo declared a bird flu outbreak among domesticated animals on a farm with ducks, mallards, geese and chickens, which was Brazil’s first case seen in birds that are not wild. The lobby group ABPA questioned the halt by Japan, which it said does not…
Revolutionary step for South Africa’s Meat and Poultry Industry
The Association of Meat Importers and Exporters (AMIE) in South Africa had a momentous occasion in June 2023 as they celebrated the launch of the AMIE Academy. This significant achievement became possible after the South African Department of Agriculture, Land Reform, and Rural Development (DALRRD) and the National Agricultural Marketing Council (NAMC) passed the statutory levy for Beef, Pork, Lamb, and Poultry, including Mechanically Deboned Meat (MDM), imported into South Africa earlier in February 2023. This newly implemented statutory levy marks a transformative phase for the industry, as it provides…
Huvepharma® organized GeNeX Conclave, a four-day event in Dubai
Indian Poultry Industry dynamics must be thoroughly examined towards adoption of few strategies to strengthen its existence and robust growth plan. Poultry meat will remain preferred protein despite all the odds due to its affordability and qualitative merits. We must work to boost consumer confidence in food safety & reliable production systems to help consumption & price acceptance. We have to establish reasonable supply infrastructure for related activities to ensure Indian chicken meat consumption continuously improves throughout next few years.Countries like India Need to work harder on consumer trust and…
India expresses concerns to Thailand over export restrictions on Poultry, and Meat Products
India raised the issue of restrictions faced in its export of marine, poultry and meat products with Thailand. The countries decided to expand bilateral trade at the 13th meeting of the India-Thailand Joint Trade Committee (JTC) held in New Delhi, the first physical meeting of the JTC that was revived in 2020 after a gap of 17 years. India exports various products to Thailand, including gems and jewellery, agricultural products, and marine products. However, the Indian delegation raised concerns about the restrictions faced by its exporters of marine, poultry, and…
“VICTAM & GRAPAS 2022”: What’s coming from the store of Trade Fair
In 2022, finally VICTAM & GRAPAS will organize events again. In 2022, they have multiple events (In person) in store for the audience & visitors. VICTAM ASIA WILL JOIN FORCES WITH HEALTH & NUTRITION ASIA AT IMPACT EXHIBITION CENTER, BANGKOK, THAILAND, SEPTEMBER 7 – 9 2022 After postponing the event of Victam Asia, now with the current vaccination programs all over the world, exhibitors are positive that Victam’s world leading event can be organized again in September 2022. As many events were postponed the past two years, there will be…