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Latin American top poultry companies report released

WATT Global Media recently released the April edition of Industria Avícola magazine with exclusive profiles of the leading poultry and egg companies in Latin America. The survey includes rankings in broiler production and laying hens as well as additional insights on these industries.

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Cobb and ASGAV educate Brazilian consumers about benefits of chicken

Together, Cobb-Vantress and ASGAV (Gaúcha Association of Poultry) are continuing a joint campaign educating Brazilian consumers about the benefits of making chicken a regular part of a healthy diet. The campaign also focuses on the role of the poultry industry in Brazil and its importance to the country’s continued economic development.

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49 Latin American poultry industry stats from 2018

In 2018, broiler production in Latin America decreased by 1.42 percent compared to 2017. As for the layers in production in Latin America, there was a growth of 1.6 percent.

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Brazilian chicken exports reduced in March 2019

In terms of revenues, monthly shipments reached US$564.8 million, a balance 4.1 percent lower than the sales of March 2018.

Breeding & Genetics

Aviagen and Rocio Group form Aviagen Peru

Aviagen Group and Rocio Group signed a strategic agreement on April 8 for a joint venture. Under the agreement, Avicola del Norte (Avinor), a Rocio Group company, becomes a subsidiary of Aviagen under the name Aviagen Peru. The new business will help Aviagen realize its vision to further expand its reach in Latin America and maximize value in the Peruvian market.

Avian Influenza

Avian flu returns to China, Mexico

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has returned to the poultry sectors of China and Mexico, and new outbreaks of the disease have occurred in Bulgaria, India, Nepal, and Taiwan.

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BRF suspending operations at Carambei poultry plant

BRF plans to temporarily close its poultry processing plant in Carambei, Brazil, effective May 27.

Broilers & Turkeys

JBS: Seara revenues up despite challenges

In spite of higher feed prices and a costly trucker strike, JBS’ Seara unit reported a 1.1 percent year-over-year increase in net revenues for the 2018 fiscal year.

Egg Production

Brazil’s largest egg producer launches vegan alternative

Brazil's largest egg producer Mantiqueira launches vegan egg substitute in response to consumer demand for alternatives to traditional animal proteins.

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Cargill could invest $1B in Latin America over 5 years

Cargill Inc. Chairman and CEO David MacLennan said the company could invest up to $1 billion in Latin America over the next five years, according to a Reuters report.

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Brazil exports 316,900 metric tons of chicken in February

In January and February, chicken meat exports reached 598,700 million metric tons (MT), volume 6.6 percent lower than the 640,700 million MT shipped in the same period last year.

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Large crowd at inaugural Latin American Poultry Summit

The inaugural Latin American Poultry Summit drew a large crowd with nearly 300 industry leaders from 17 Latin American countries in attendance.

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