Poultry World

Luis Rua, Brazilian secretary of trade and international relations. Photo: Daniel Azevedo The European Union (EU) has removed Brazil from the list of countries authorised to export meat and animal products to the bloc. While surprised by the decision, Brazil is confident it will soon regain permission. The EU’s justification is that Brazil has not provided sufficient guarantees regarding the use of antimicrobial growth promoters.

Poultry producers in Egypt have benefited from a sharp drop in feed prices. Photo: Peter Roek Egypt’s poultry industry has recently seen some relief on feed costs. Meanwhile, its long-term demand for soybeans continues to rise due to ongoing growth in poultry production. Poultry producers in Egypt have benefited from a sharp drop in feed prices after a period of high volatility linked to import restrictions and grain supply disruptions.

It’s nearly time to reveal our brand new initiative in the agri-food space. It’s an exciting time at Misset International – with a new addition designed to complement our established titles and extend our reach across the agri-food value chain. We will connect a wider, more interlinked audience, provide fresh perspective and expand our coverage to deliver broader, deeper insights that address the evolving needs of the agri-food community.

Ronald van der Vorst, Foodbytes (left) and Jeroen van Hooff, CEO of Jaarbeurs, during the announcement of the acquisition at VIV Europe 2026. Photo: Vincent ter Beek Jaarbeurs, the organising company of animal husbandry trade show network VIV Worldwide, has acquired food and agri innovation platform Foodbytes, from Rabobank. That news was shared during the opening day of the 2026 edition of VIV Europe, in Utrecht, the Netherlands.

From regional expansions to major biotech milestones, this business update covers the commercial launch of in-ovo sexing in Australia, new EU vaccine registrations for Salmonella, UK mill infrastructure investments, and the latest advancements in aviary systems and eco-footprinting. This and more.

Only 1 week to go before the winner of the Sustainability Impact Award will be revealed during an event at VIV Europe, Utrecht, the Netherlands. On the day of the grand award ceremony, readers are able to get to know more about all 5 finalists at a separate round-table discussion at the showgrounds. The topic of the round-table, organised by Misset International, is “Sustainability and profit: can you have both?” On stage will be representatives of all 5 contenders.

Improved analytical tools, more variable weather patterns, tighter production targets and better understanding of the negative impact on animal productivity is changing how producers look at mycotoxins. Photos: Vilofoss In animal production, selected mycotoxin types are of interest, as research shows significant impact on productivity and health.

Regulations to ensure a fairer egg supply chain are due to be finalised and laid before Parliament in the UK this year. Photo: Supplied Regulations to ensure a fairer egg supply chain are due to be finalised and laid before Parliament in the UK this year. This follows years of action across the food sector, including the introduction of the Groceries Supply Code of Practice in 2010, the establishment of the Groceries Code Adjudicator in 2013, and sector reviews of dairy (2020) and pigs (2022).

Regional demand for dried egg products has risen steadily, driven mainly by the confectionery and food‑processing industries, where powdered egg is widely used as an ingredient. Image created with the help of AI (Reve) Egypt completed its first export shipment of dried egg products to Jordan, marking a step in efforts to expand poultry exports across the Middle East. Although initial volumes are modest, industry representatives called the development an important milestone amid growing oversupply.

Russia increased halal product exports by 86% over the past 5 years, reaching US$388 million in 2025. Image created with the help of AI (Reve) Russia’s halal poultry exports continue to expand as the country is diversifying shipments beyond traditional Middle Eastern markets, according to officials. Russia increased halal product exports by 86% over the past 5 years, reaching US$388 million in 2025, Ilya Ilyushin, head of the federal agroexport center, outlined at the KazanForum economic event.