Latin America
Central American congress in Panama started
24 May 2012 - “Ensuring the nutritional future in Central America and the Caribbean” is the theme of this years' biennial event for this region. Panama City is hosting the congress and show this time.
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McDonald's Europe sponsors poultry workshops in Brazil
14 May 2012 - Poultry producers in Brazil are now geared up for GLOBALG.A.P. IFA Standard Version 4, following a series of workshops and field trials held throughout 2010 and 2011. Read more >>
Antigua: Zacky Mann Farms no threat to local egg producers
08 May 2012 - Zacky-Mann Farms plans to establish a major poultry operation in Antigua and Barbuda have been viewed as a threat to local egg producers. Dr McChesney Emmanuel has issued a statement clarifying the misunderstanding.
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Brasil Foods reports profits below estimates
01 May 2012 - For the first quarter of 2012, Brasil Foods has reported a strong decrease in net income of 60%. The Brazilian poultry and pork processor attributes this to lower exports to Asian markets, as well as to increased feed costs. Read more >>
Fourth annual Aviagen Technical Meeting held in Brazil
24 Apr 2012 - Aviagen Latin America held its fourth annual Technical Meeting, which included its Brazilian consultants, on March 12-15th in Campinas, Sao Paulo, Brazil. Read more >>
Brazil questions EU poultry export subsidies
05 Apr 2012 - Brazil plans to bring up the EU’s export subsidies for poultry at the next round of free trade agreements between Mercosur and the EU.
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Brazil changes mineral inclusion levels in poultry feed
04 Apr 2012 - Brazil, second largest poultry producer in the world, has changed regulations dictating minimum and maximum levels of mineral inclusion for poultry and swine nutrition. Read more >>
Chile requests raising import duties on Argentinean chicken
30 Mar 2012 - SNA, Chile’s farm bureau, has asked that the chicken and corn imported from Argentina be additionally taxed.
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Second registration phase for WPC 2012 ending
27 Mar 2012 - The deadline of second registration phase for the WPC 2012 (24th World Poultry Congress) is March 31st. Read more >>
Nicaragua poverty program produces two million eggs
27 Mar 2012 - About 100,000 Nicaraguan women and their families have benefited from a government program, “Hambre cero” to end hunger, and after five years their total assets amount, among other animal husbandry properties, to two million chicken eggs and 600,000 chickens, Xinhua reports.
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Poultry processor Brasil Foods reports strong 2011 income
26 Mar 2012 - Brazilian poultry and pork processor Brasil Foods ended 2011 reporting strong earnings. The company exceeded forecasted growth in net operating revenue and investments despite the turbulent economic environment. Read more >>
Brazilian poultry exports fall
15 Mar 2012 - The Brazilian poultry sector shipped 281,600 tonnes in February, 5% less than the 296,500 tonnes exported in the same period last year, the Brazilian Poultry Union (UBABEF) disclosed. Read more >>
Nutreco increases share in Brazilian joint venture
12 Mar 2012 - Nutreco has signed an agreement to increase its shareholding in its Brazilian joint venture Nutreco Fri-Ribe from 51% to 97%. The joint venture was formed in November 2009. Read more >>
JBS increases stake in Pilgrim's Pride
08 Mar 2012 - Brazilian meat packer JBS has slightly increased its stake in US poultry processor Pilgrim's Pride as the latter company carried out a $200 million capital increase. Read more >>
Second stage of registrations for WPC about to end
02 Mar 2012 - The second stage of registration to the 24th World Poultry Congress (WPC 2012) will finish in about a month. This stage started in December, 2011 and will end on March 31st. Read more >>
Brazilian poultry production on the rise
24 Feb 2012 - Despite revised downward broiler production estimates for 2012 to 13.3 million metric tons, Brazil still looks to set a new record up 3% from 2011. The increase in production is mostly driven by domestic demand and a small recovery in exports. Read more >>
Petersime inaugurates new facilities in Brazil
24 Feb 2012 - Petersime’s subsidiary in Brazil, Petersime do Brasil Ltda., has inaugurated its new facilities in Içara, SC, Brazil. On December 22nd 2011, the official opening was celebrated with a reception in the presence of customers, strategic business partners and shareholder representatives. Read more >>
Central American Congress on its way
23 Feb 2012 - Preparations are underway for the XXII Central American and Caribbean Poultry Congress, which will be held in Panama from May 23 to May 25. Read more >>
WPC 2012 obtains a record number of abstract submissions
17 Feb 2012 - The 24th World Poultry Congress (WPC 2012) has obtained a record number of registrations for the Scientific Program of the event. Read more >>
Brazil approaches WTO about SA poultry tariffs
16 Feb 2012 - Brazil’s poultry association has said it will ask the government to approach the World Trade Organization about South Africa imposing higher tariffs on its poultry imports. Read more >>
