News and analysis for the global poultry industry.

Articles by Charles Olentine

Poultry’s Perch

Facing young poultry professionals

The poultry industry needs to get face to face with a new generation of managers.
In my role of supervising the world’s largest poultry show – the International Poultry Expo – I find that the pace of technological change is logarithmic and the changes inherent in today’s marketplace are amazing. I find myself having to react to social networks, virtual trade shows, smart phone apps, and a plethora of new technological opportunities to interact with people in the industry.
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How big is big?

U.S. output of poultry products rivals the production of entire regions of the world.
How big is big? U.S. output of poultry products rivals the production of entire regions of the world. Charles Olentine Charles Olentine, Ph.D, is executive vice president at U.S. Poultry & Egg Association with responsibility for the International Poultry Expo. The American poult
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In praise of the family farmer

Many people have an incorrect definition of what a family farm is, not realizing contract growers are the backbone of the broiler industry.
Many people have an incorrect definition of what a family farm is, not realizing contract growers are the backbone of the broiler industry.
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It's a small, small poultry world

Consolidation of suppliers of breeding stock, production equipment and processing equipment has made international trade a necessity.
Consolidation of suppliers of breeding stock, production equipment and processing equipment has made international trade a necessity.
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