Oversupply and the spread of AI leave many unknowns for the European poultry industry in 2006. Among the biggest concerns is how consumers will react if the disease expands its presence in commercial flocks, and how traders will cope with the possibi...

Oversupply, foreign competition and the spread of AI in Europe leave many unknows for 2006. Among the biggest concerns is how consumers will react if the disease expands its presence in commercial flocks, and how traders will cope with the possibility...

France has retained its position as the leading poultry meat producer in the expanded EU-25 market. Overall, however, French production levels of both poultry meat and eggs have decreased.

The Dutch layer market remains strong with an estimated 28 million hens producing some nine billion eggs a year. In line with other countries worldwide, Dutch producers must adapt to changes in market demands, consumer trends, pressure from major sup...

Although two years have passed since the Netherlands suffered an Avian Influenza outbreak, the Dutch poultry industry still feels the effects. The disease has been wiped out, but the economic repercussions are still torturing producers.

Complying with political reforms in the late 80s and voting in favour of accession to the EU has impacted the national economy. Among others, the poultry industry will continue to modernise and improve efficiency.

Now that Hungary is a part of the EU its poultry industry will undergo major changes. The larger players see opportunities for improvement and are extending existing relationship with their clients in the Union.