Atria Group achieved a 7.8% year-on-year increase in net sales to EUR806.7 million for the first half of fiscal year 2022.

Orders to keep poultry indoors in some European nations have been lifted, but the return of the highly pathogenic avian influenza in Germany in recent days should serve as a reminder to all European poultry owners that this virus remains a risk.

Northern Ireland Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots, along with farmers and veterinary organizations, are calling on the United Kingdom and European Union to reach an agreement over the supply of veterinary medicines to Northern Ireland from the end of this year.

HKScan will reduce its workforce at two poultry plants in Finland as part of an effort to improve profitability.

In a recent assessment of avian influenza in the 2021-2022 season, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) describes it as the worst ever such epidemic in Europe. 

Even though Ukraine is still suffering from the Russian invasion, MHP is maintaining its dedication to sustainability. 

A new company, Pilgrim’s Shared Services Ltd, has been formed to provide cross-functional support to Pilgrim’s Pride’s European companies Moy Park, Pilgrim’s UK and Pilgrim’s Food Masters.

Deputy Agriculture Secretary Dr. Jewel Bronaugh hopes for a future free trade agreement with the U.K. after leading the USDA agricultural trade mission in London. 

As the war in Ukraine continues, MHP is working hard to keep its exports flowing, but the company acknowledged that doing so "requires 24/7 attention and management."