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Avian Influenza

New measures to control avian flu launched in France

The agriculture ministry in France has introduced strict new measures to control the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza in poultry flocks.

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Moy Park suspends live processing at Ballymena

Moy Park is temporarily halting its live processing operations at its poultry plant in Ballymena, Northern Ireland, to focus on further processing.

(Courtesy Moy Park)

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Ivan Siqueira takes over as Pilgrim’s UK president

Ivan Siqueira has been named to succeed Andrew Cracknell as president of Pilgrim's UK, effective immediately.

Ivan Siqueira (Courtesy Pilgrim's Pride)

One-third of UK consumers want to try cultivated meat

U.K. consumers are increasingly aware of and interested in trying alternative proteins, according to the results of a December 2021 survey from the Food Standards Agency (FSA).

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Burger King adds vegan chicken nuggets to UK menus

Burger King now offers soy-based chicken nuggets coated in a crispy batter at U.K. restaurant locations. The nuggets are certified as vegan by the Vegan Society.

Ex-Moy Park grower pleads guilty to unauthorized antibiotic use

A former contract grower for Moy Park entered guilty pleas on a pair of charges related to importing amoxicillin, an unauthorized veterinary antibiotic in Northern Ireland.

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First cases of avian flu in poultry in 3 European states

Bulgaria, Portugal and Slovenia reported new outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza.

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Cherkizovo acquires turkey producer Krasnobor

Cherkizovo Group is acquiring Krasnobor, Russia’s third largest turkey producer.

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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.

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)

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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.

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)

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State of Spanish poultry industry critical

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

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)

Avian Influenza

Severe avian flu season in prospect for European poultry

Denmark and Sweden are the latest countries in Europe to have poultry hit by highly pathogenic avian influenza.

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