Bernard Cazaban

Bernard Cazaban is a Geneva-based journalist with experience at the BBC, RAI Internazionale, UNO, FAO and World Bank.

Broilers & Turkeys

Tunisian poultry industry in need of reform

Tunisia's poultry industry has been harmed by uncontrolled expansion and overproduction. Significant reform from the farm level and up is needed to restore the Tunisian broiler and egg sectors to health.

While significant investment has been made in the Tunisian poultry industry in recent years, a lack of integration and production that fails to meet national standards continue to hold the industry back. Moncef Bouzouaia

Morocco’s poultry, egg producers record difficult 2014

The Interprofessional Federation of Poultry in Morocco (FISA Maroc) says the poultry and egg sector was worth MAD27.9 billion (US$2.92 billion) last year.

While modern broiler farms exist in Morocco, such as this one Bouznika, the industry would benefit from greater modernization and more integration.

Processing & Slaughter

Groupe Doux facing 2015 with renewed confidence

Arnaud Marion, chairman of the board of French company Groupe Doux, is known in France for his talent in turning around businesses in difficulty. He joined Groupe Doux in late 2013 to help restore the fortunes of one of France’s largest poultry producers.

Arnaud Marion, chairman of the board at Groupe Doux, has helped steer the company out of administration to a position where its exports are forecast to grow by 40 percent over the next decade.

A Food and Agriculture Organization perspective on the global poultry industry

Berhe Gebre Egziabher Tekola is director of the FAO Animal Production and Health Division. Bernard Cazaban recently spoke to him about the importance of the poultry and egg industries in the global food chain, and what we can expect for the future.

FAO Animal Production and Health Division Director Berhe Gebre Egziaber Tekola says that the FAO’s vision is for a thriving global poultry meat and egg market, contributing to the eradication of hunger and poverty, and sustainably managing natural resources.

Difficulties continue for French poultry producers

French poultry production fell in the first quarter of 2014, yet the country’s demand for poultry meat continues to grow, with imports taking a greater share of the market.

While overall poultry production in France may have declined throughout the past 10 years, broiler production has increased.

Switzerland’s poultry sector benefiting from changing consumer demand

Switzerland’s poultry meat production rose by 4.9 percent last year to stand at 80 million kg, while per capita consumption also grew slightly.

The percentage of home-produced poultry meat and eggs sold on the Swiss market has gradually risen over the past two decades as the country's consumers increasingly express a preference for locally produced food.

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