Blog - Poultry

Egg Prices in the U.S. to Stay High Through 2025

Jan 31, 2025

Discover why egg prices in the U.S. are expected to remain high through 2025, driven by supply shortages and avian influenza impacts.

Cargill to Shut Down Turkey-Processing Plant in Arkansas

Jan 29, 2025

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Cargill Inc. to close its Arkansas turkey-processing plant, affecting 1,100 jobs, as it adjusts to market pressures and relocates production to Missouri and Virginia facilities.

Mantiqueira Brasil Eyes US Expansion Amid Egg Market Turmoil

Jan 29, 2025

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Mantiqueira Brasil, the leading egg producer in South America, considers entering the US market amid rising egg prices and bird flu disruptions, aligning with JBS SA and focusing on cage-free egg production as part of their strategy.

Bird Flu Epidemic Drives Egg Prices Up Amid Supply Challenges

Jan 28, 2025

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Discover how the ongoing bird flu epidemic is affecting U.S. egg prices, with forecasts predicting further increases amid persistent supply challenges.

Brazilian Meatpacker JBS Enters Egg Industry with Stake in Mantiqueira Alimentos

Jan 27, 2025

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JBS acquires a major stake in Mantiqueira Alimentos, entering the egg industry and expanding its global food industry footprint.

Qatar's Poultry Imports Plunge Dramatically to $236 Million in 2024

Jan 27, 2025

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Imports of Poultry reached their peak and are projected to keep growing in the near future, with poultry imports soaring to $339M in 2024.

Saudi Arabia's Poultry Ambitions Surge Amidst Desert Hurdles

Jan 24, 2025

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Explore Saudi Arabia's transformative strides in poultry production aiming for self-sufficiency and reduced imports as part of Vision 2030.

Qatar's Import of Fresh Whole Chicken Rises to $1.4 Million in 2024

Jan 24, 2025

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The growth of imports for Fresh Whole Chicken from 2017 to 2024 remained at a somewhat lower figure, with an expansion in value terms to $1.4M in 2024.

Bird Flu and New Laws Cause Spike in U.S. Egg Prices

Jan 23, 2025

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Learn about the rising U.S. egg prices driven by avian flu and cage-free laws, affecting consumer expenses.

France Sees Significant Drop in Chicken Meat Imports, Reaching $1.5 Billion in 2024

Jan 23, 2025

Chicken Meat imports reached a peak of 518K tons in 2023 but saw a rapid decline the following year. In terms of value, imports of Chicken Meat decreased to $1.5B in 2024.

Perdue Farms to Close Tennessee Plant, Impacting Over 430 Workers

Jan 18, 2025

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Perdue Farms is set to close its Monterey, Tennessee plant impacting over 430 workers. The move is due to market demand changes and new production strategies.

Impact of Rising Egg Prices on American Families

Jan 16, 2025

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Egg prices are soaring, significantly impacting American budgets and inflation. Discover the reasons behind this rise and its effects on consumers and producers.