Poultry News

2026 Layer Quality Conference addresses profitable egg production  

Asian Agribiz’s 2026 Layer Quality Conference will address topics pertinent to profitable egg production on October 19-20 at...

Nepal poultry supply chain buckles under floods

Floods and mudflows along Nepal’s Bhote Koshi–Trishuli river system have wreaked havoc on the area's poultry farmers....
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Philippine egg prices set to rise on disease pressure

Egg prices in the Philippines are expected to increase as avian disease outbreaks reduce...

Philippine meat imports rise 11% as pork shipments surge

Philippine meat imports reached 1.1 mt in the first seven months of 2026, up 11.08% during...

Thaifoods sees net profit down in Q2 2026

Thaifoods Group reported a net profit of USD 44.3 million in Q2 2026, down 42.22% yoy mainly...

Dry weather drives down India’s corn production outlook

Indian corn production for MY 2026/27 is lowered due to a weak monsoon, driven...

Thailand keeps steady growth in processed chicken exports

Thailand’s processed chicken exports rose for the 8th consecutive month in July. The country shipped...

New industry group strengthens Philippine cage-free egg sector

Industry leaders launched the Philippine Cage-Free Association at Ildex Philippines 2026, forming the country’s first organization...

Sri Lanka targets disease-free poultry zones for export growth

Sri Lanka hopes to turn two key poultry-producing provinces into disease-free zones to optimize meat exports....

Improved corn supply prompts Thailand to cancel imports

The Public Warehouse Organization (PWO) has canceled plans to import at least 600,000 tons...

CP Vietnam reaches new export milestone in South Korea

CP Vietnam has exported its first shipment of processed chicken to South Korea. The shipment...

Indonesia targets value-added growth from poultry surplus

Indonesia’s surplus production of eggs and chicken meat is pushing farm-gate prices lower, prompting...

New products widen Sri Lanka’s value-added food market

Sri Lanka’s processed food industry is experiencing rapid growth, with major players announcing expansions...

New poultry hub connects farmers, feed and markets

Indonesia’s Agriculture Ministry is accelerating Integrated Poultry Downstreaming (HAT) in Bone, South Sulawesi, to build a...

Teo Seng absorbs sharp profit drop after subsidy removal

Teo Seng Capital recorded an 82.5% year-on-year decline in net profit to USD 1.8...

New solutions for growing challenges at the 2026 Layer Quality Conference  

Asian Agribiz’s 2026 Layer Quality Conference, on October 19-20 at the InterContinental Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia,...

Betagro’s Q2 profit falls as pork and chicken prices weaken

Thailand’s Betagro reported total income of USD 875 million in Q2 2026, down 6.5% yoy. The company...

Farmiera delivers 13% quarterly profit growth

Farmiera Berhad recorded a net profit of approximately USD 790,000 for Q2 ended June 30,...

Featured Articles

Philippine poultry industry shows a stronger future despite challenges

The Philippine poultry and livestock industry demonstrated its resilience and optimism during the Philippine Poultry Show and Ildex Philippines in July. The event brought together local and international exhibitors, industry leaders, government representatives, producers, and technology providers to strengthen...

CP Foods shows a strategic concept for egg production

CP Foods has implemented the “5 Goods” framework: Good Food, Good Farm, Good People, Good Community, and Good Planet in its egg businesses. Somkid...

When legs lead to losses

Legs may not be the first part of the bird people think of when it comes to processing challenges, but they can account for...

Featured Technical Advice

Insoluble crude fiber concentrates – a cost-efficient way to save dietary protein

The reputation of fiber in poultry nutrition has changed over the last few decades. In the past, fiber was just seen as an undesired component that contaminates feed with mycotoxins, writes *MANFRED PIETSCH and S V RAMA RAO. This...

Dietary tributyrin provides a stable butyrate source for intestinal function and growth performance 

The widespread use of antibiotics in livestock production has accelerated the spread of antimicrobial resistance, posing a direct threat to human health. The feed...

Understanding the low corrosion benefits of Amasil NA in animal nutrition

Liquid acidifiers are crucial for feed hygiene and preservation, but their interaction with metal infrastructure can lead to hidden costs. *LEON HALL of BASF...

From droplets to DNA: The new science of bioemulsifiers and nutrient absorption

For decades, fat digestion in monogastric nutrition has been explained by a familiar story: break fat into smaller droplets, increase surface area, help lipase...

Drinking water acidification in livestock production: Improving health, hygiene and performance

Water is often referred to as the “forgotten nutrient” in animal nutrition, despite its critical role in maintaining health and performance, say BASF’s *LEON...

Beyond performance: How proteases drive sustainable poultry protein nutrition

The global poultry industry faces a critical mission: producing more protein with fewer resources and a reduced environmental footprint, writes VTR Biotech’s *LV JIAQI....

Understanding the impact of stress on eggshell color – prevention & solutions

*JUDY O’KEEFFE of Sure-feed Pty Ltd says that by improving eggshell color and quality, overall performance and livability will also improve. In other words,...

Reducing salmonella risk through effective drinking water management

Salmonella remains one of the most significant threats to poultry health, farm profitability, and food safety worldwide. While infections can originate from multiple sources,...

Viewpoint by CONNY PEREIRA

Continuous reset in Asia’s meat industry

Amid persistent concerns over global fuel prices and economic uncertainty, Asia’s animal protein industry continues to demonstrate its resilience. Rising energy costs and market volatility have cast a shadow over the sector, but producers are navigating these headwinds with defined adaptability. Having weathered repeated disruptions in the past, the region’s...

A defining moment for Asia’s animal protein industry

In the May issue of Poultry & Meat Asia, a clear theme emerges: tensions in West Asia are no longer distant geopolitical concerns; they are now deeply embedded in the economics of our industry. The ripple effects are immediate, tangible, and difficult to ignore. At the heart of this disruption...

Momentum, markets, and the new shape of Asia’s protein growth

2026 opens on a confident and progressive note for Asia’s animal protein sector, with ambition, recognition, and collaboration setting the tone. From export-driven growth strategies to global accolades for quality, producers across the region are signalling that they are ready to move decisively into their next phase of development. Indonesian...

 

Latest Issues: Contents & Access

September/October 2026

Like every issue, this edition seeks to deepen industry knowledge and provide the analysis needed to navigate a rapidly changing landscape. Continuous learning is no longer optional - it is essential to building a more productive, resilient, and sustainable animal protein sector. Across Asia, growth, innovation, and change are gathering pace, reshaping the industry and creating the opportunities that will define its future.

July/August 2026

Our content in this issue examines how, amid persistent concerns over global fuel prices and economic uncertainty, Asia’s animal protein industry continues to demonstrate resilience. Producers are navigating these headwinds with defined adaptability, having developed a strong capacity to adapt to change.

May/June 2026

Explore our wide content on the rising tensions in West Asia and how this is driving sharp increases in feed costs, squeezing margins across Asia’s animal protein sector, and pushing up meat prices. Producers and governments alike are under pressure to adapt. In times like these, standing still is not an option. How prepared are you to lead this change?
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Regional Appointments/Launches

Alltech appoints new GM for China

Alltech has appointed Shaoguang Feng as General Manager for China, overseeing the company’s business strategy and...

Nam Ya Jun becomes Teo Seng Capital’s new MD

Teo Seng Capital Bhd has appointed Nam Ya Jun as its Managing Director, marking a leadership...

Loi Chia Fei takes on new regional role at Ecolex

Ecolex Animal Nutrition has appointed Dr Loi Chia Fei as Regional One Health Solutions...

Novus appoints Koushik De to drive technical growth in South Asia

Novus has appointed Dr Koushik De as Technical Director to lead its South Asia...