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Algeria records first avian flu outbreak, more cases in Asia

February 11, 2021

As Algeria reports its first outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in poultry, there are further cases in Asia — in India, Iran, and Vietnam. The disease situation appears to be under control in Nepal.

Avian flu adds to challenges faced by Nigeria’s poultry sector

Virus returns to African country after about a 10-month absence

February 4, 2021

Jackie Linden

The recent return of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) is the latest in a series of obstacles afflicting the poultry industry in Nigeria.

Cooperation in poultry production an example to others

Creating lasting benefits for the under-resourced through facilitating poultry production is a shining example of the benefits of co-operation.

January 29, 2021

Mark Clements

Working with small scale poultry producers in Kenya and Vietnam helping to create long- and short-term benefits for local communities.

Changes ahead for RCL Foods’ poultry business

Remgro expands its investment in RCL Foods

December 10, 2020

Jackie Linden

As a single investment company announces its intention to take even greater control over its business, South Africa-based food group RCL Foods is planning a major review of its chicken business.

Feed prices challenge Nigeria’s struggling poultry industry

But in one bright spot, Nigeria’s largest egg company has been selected as the site of a new clean energy project.

December 7, 2020

Jackie Linden

Shortages of raw materials and consequent hikes in the price of feeds in Nigeria are ruining the prospects for poultry industry. In contrast to this gloomy prospect, Nigeria’s largest egg producer has been selected as the site of the sector’s largest clean energy project.

Old US caged laying systems may find new home in Rwanda

Cage egg production systems on their way out in U.S., but still could help give Rwanda a more dependable supply of eggs, former Tyson CEO Donnie Smith says

December 2, 2020

Roy Graber

Donnie Smith, former CEO of Tyson Foods and founder of the African Sustainable Agriculture Project (ASAP), would love to see Rwandan agriculture become more self-sufficient and the country to be more food secure.

South African company wants to expand meat’s definition

Mzansi Meat co-founder talks about the emergence of a cell-cultured food company in South Africa

November 20, 2020

Roy Graber

The co-founder of a new cell-cultured food company in South Africa knows that meat is central to the country’s culture, but he feels confident that cell-based products under development by the company will gain widespread acceptance.

Higher sales but lower profit by Astral Foods

South African company reports overall profit drop of 13.3%

November 20, 2020

Jackie Linden

In the fiscal year just ended, South African poultry integrator Astral Foods has reported lower profitability despite achieving higher sales.

Poultry to dominate world meat production between 2020-29

Growth will be largest in developing regions globally.

November 16, 2020

Alyssa Conway

Overall meat production growth will slow over the next decade, but poultry meat will account for the majority of that slow growth to 2029 especially in developing countries.

Astral Foods’ results forecast better than expected

November 3, 2020

Jackie Linden

Amid a series of challenges in the South African poultry meat sector, Astral Foods is indicating to its shareholders better-than-expected financial performance over the past year. The latest forecasts for the sector in 2021 are also cautiously positive.

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Algeria records first avian flu outbreak, more cases in Asia

Avian flu adds to challenges faced by Nigeria’s poultry sector

Cooperation in poultry production an example to others

Changes ahead for RCL Foods’ poultry business

Feed prices challenge Nigeria’s struggling poultry industry

Old US caged laying systems may find new home in Rwanda

South African company wants to expand meat’s definition

Higher sales but lower profit by Astral Foods

Poultry to dominate world meat production between 2020-29

Astral Foods’ results forecast better than expected

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