Latin America: Page 17

World per capita egg consumption record broken by Mexico, again

While gathering data for Latin American production and consumption of chicken and eggs in 2021, I admit I was surprised by the annual per capita egg consumption of Mexico reported by the National Poultry Producers association – 409 eggs per person!

One of the many breakfast options with eggs in Mexico. Benjamín Ruiz

Brand Insights

Producing healthy poultry meat in a cost-effective way

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Producing healthy poultry meat in a cost-effective way

Mexico relaxes chicken imports: protectionism or liberalism?

Mexico is the second largest chicken producer in Latin America and 7th in the world.

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Where did World Poultry Day go in Latin America?

The 10th World Poultry Day – established by the International Poultry Council (IPC) in 2012 − came and went almost unnoticed this last May 10, 2022 in Latin America (and maybe elsewhere).

Are Latin American dreams of exporting poultry vanishing?

When we think about Latin American poultry exporters, the first country that comes to our mind is Brazil, for obvious reasons.

Broilers & Turkeys

How Cargill is promoting gender equality in Latin America

Cargill is helping to foster gender equality in the Latin American poultry industry through hiring and promoting solely on merit and providing the infrastructure that allows women to fully participate in the workforce.

Johanna Hernández, is currently Director of Operations of five plants in North America, having been promoted last year from the position of Head of Production at the Pronorsa-Pollo Norteño plant, Honduras. She has been with Cargill for 22 years, starting in human resources and later moving to management, where she performed various roles before becoming head of production at the Pronorsa. Johanna notes that, in addition to being offered opportunities, employees must be ready to take them. Cargill

Avian Influenza

Pilgrim's: first-quarter growth amidst global challenges

Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation’s first-quarter financial results reflect economic growth despite a volatile global market.

(Courtesy Pilgrim's Pride)

Diseases & Health

H7N3 avian influenza hits Mexican breeder farm

An outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) hit a poultry breeder facility in General Cepeda, Mexico.

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Avian flu never left Mexico

While highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) outbreaks have sprung up in several U.S. states, among other places in the world, one might wonder about the status of bordering countries.

Doctor using red pen draw circle on avian influenza

Fake chicken sales are the order of the day

Being part of the poultry industry, even a journalist or writer like me, makes you prone to fake businesses.

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Hard-boiled eggs are hard to market. Why?

We are in a slow week in Latin America and all other Catholic countries – the Holy Week, right before Easter Week.

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BRF CFO Carlos Alberto Bezerra de Moura resigns

Carlos Alberto Bezerra de Moura, chief financial and investors relations officer of BRF S.A., announced his resignation from the Brazilian food processing company.

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Brazilian and Mexican poultry, divergent but interrelated

Brazil and Mexico are the two largest poultry industries in Latin America.

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