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First avian flu outbreaks of the season in Israel, Russian Urals

Israel has reported its first outbreak of H5 highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in poultry since May of 2015. A similar virus has been detected at a farm in Russia’s Ural federal district for the first time this winter.

(Austin Alonzo)

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Avian Influenza

Concerns raised over spike in human avian flu cases in Asia

China’s Centre for Disease Control has called the emergence of a new variant of influenza virus of avian origin “a serious threat” to human health.

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Five Asian states record new cases of avian flu in poultry

From India comes confirmation of many outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in poultry that occurred earlier this year.

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CP Foods unveils '2030 Sustainability in Action' strategy

Charoen Pokphand Foods (CP Foods) has unveiled its “2030 Sustainability in Action” strategy.

(Courtesy Charoen Pokphand Foods)

Broilers & Turkeys

India temporarily lifts import bans on soybean meal

In a one-off move to help the country’s poultry and other animal protein producers, the Indian government has allowed the import of genetically modified (GM) soybean meal.

Vietnam confirms new HPAI outbreaks in poultry

From Vietnam come official reports that nine new outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) have been detected in poultry flocks. Meanwhile, two members of one family in China have been infected with an influenza virus of avian origin.

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Broilers & Turkeys

CPF's first-half earnings decrease 4%

Charoen Pokphand Foods (CPF) reported THB11.68 billion (US$350 million) in net profits in the first six months of 2021, a decrease by 4% from the same period of 2020, following a decrease in profit sharing from investments.

Resurgence of avian flu in poultry in Taiwan, Ghana, South Africa

In Taiwan, Ghana and South Africa, new outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) have been reported among the nations’ respective poultry flocks. In China, five new human cases of avian influenza have been reported.

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Boy in India dies from avian influenza

While avian influenza has not proved to be the threat to human health once feared, the death of a boy in India sees that country join the list of those unfortunate enough to have recorded human AI fatalities.

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Broilers & Turkeys

Minimal 2021 growth at best for Japan’s broiler industry

Rising costs, ongoing coronavirus restrictions and mass culling of birds conspire to make 2021 a year of minimal growth for the Japanese broiler industry.

Izakaya restaurants have been altering their product offerings to maintain trade but COVID-19 has hit the Japanese restaurant sector badly. | JohnnyGreig |iStock.com

Consumer Trends

Strong outlook for plant-based meat alternatives in Asia

Asia is more willing to try plant-based meat alternatives and food producers are responding.

Karana’s jackfruit alternative pork offering has launched in Singapore and Hong Kong and may be joined by other meat alternatives as the start up company grows. | Karana

Vietnam still fighting two avian flu viruses in poultry

While declaring the successful resolution of a long-term battle to control the H5N1 variant of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), Vietnam has reported new outbreaks in poultry related to two other virus subtypes.

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