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UTRIX S.A.L. is pleased to announce that the company has successfully passed the annual GMP+ surveillance audit for its manufacturing facility, strengthening its position as trusted partner of high-quality feed solutions.

Passing GMP+ audit is an accomplishment that reflects UTRIX's dedication to manufacturing products that consistently meet the highest international standards while reinforcing the trust placed in the company by customers, partners, and stakeholders around the world. 

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VIVWith VIV Africa 2026 set to open its doors on 7 to 8 October at the Kigali Convention Centre, the show's exhibitor and delegate line-up is taking shape, and it paints a clear picture of an industry converging on Rwanda's capital to do business. Preceded by a dedicated Leadership Conference on 6 October, the fifth edition of VIV Africa brings together producers, suppliers, investors and policymakers from across the feed to food value chain.

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Oman’s Al Safa Foods has expanded its annual broiler production capacity to approximately 60 million birds, while its slaughtering capacity has reached 200,000 birds per day.
The expansion aims to meet growing domestic demand for poultry products and support wider marketing and export opportunities across GCC markets.

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Chicken Gene Map Could Transform Chick Breeding

A new genetic atlas of chickens could give breeders a much more detailed way to identify traits linked to disease resistance, growth and reproduction. Researchers led by the University of California, Davis, have developed what they describe as the first comprehensive map showing how genetic variation influences gene activity in chickens.

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Almarai

Almarai Company reported strong financial growth in the second quarter of 2026. The Saudi food and beverage group recorded revenue of SAR5.87 billion. This represented an 11% year-on-year increase during the quarter. Net profit remained stable at approximately SAR636 million.
The company attributed the growth to strong perfo

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AUB alumnus Musa Freiji (BS Agriculture '57), founder of Tanmia, is widely recognized as “the father of commercial poultry production in Lebanon and the Arab world." A distinguished entrepreneur, he has founded and managed a range of companies across Lebanon, Egypt, Syria, Saudi Arabia, and Sudan. He is also a published author of four books on agriculture and the economy, and three booklets on biosecurity. Freiji has contributed his expertise on numerous technical and economic issues through his service on the Board of Directors of the Lebanese Food Industrialists, the Association of Lebanese Industrialists, and in his ongoing engagement as a dedicated alumnus.

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Unsafe Poultry Products

Authorities in Egypt's Monufia Governorate have intensified market inspections to protect subsidized goods and ensure food safety.
As part of an extensive enforcement campaign, officials seized 2.5 tonnes of subsidized flour that was allegedly intended for sale on the black market. The operation, carried out in Tala district, aims to prevent the misuse of government-subsidized commodities and ensure that support reaches eligible beneficiaries.

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Egypt’s Poultry Industry Tops EGP 200 Billion, Achieves Self-Sufficiency and Expands Exports

Egypts Poultry IndustryDr. Tarek Soliman, Head of the Livestock and Poultry Development Sector at Egypt’s Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, announced that the country's poultry industry is experiencing unprecedented growth, driven by sustained government support.

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Rabobank has raised its forecast for global poultry production in 2026, citing stronger-than-expected industry growth across most major markets despite ongoing economic and animal health challenges.
Global poultry output is now expected to increase by 3.0–3.5% in 2026, up from the previous forecast of 2.5–3.0%. The revised outlook is driven by production growth in China, Brazil, the European Union, South Africa, and the Philippines.

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Iraq has dropped out of the list of Brazil’s largest poultry export markets following the implementation of a ban on poultry imports aimed at supporting domestic production.
According to the Brazilian Animal Protein Association (ABPA), Iraq imported 34,500 tonnes of Brazilian chicken in 2025, down 30.8% from 49,900 tonnes in 2024. The sharp decline contributed to Iraq’s removal from Brazil’s top export destinations, despite Brazil’s overall export growth during the first half of 2026.

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Founded in 1985 and headquartered in Istanbul, Türkiye, REFARM Kimya A.Ş. has established itself as one of the leading companies in the field of biosecurity, serving the sectors of animal health, public health, environmental health, and food safety for over 40 years.
Driven by a mission to protect the health and well-being of both current and future generations, the company develops and supplies innovative biosecurity solutions aimed at preventing and controlling microorganisms that threaten humans, animals, and plants. Through its comprehensive product range and technical expertise, REFARM continues to support sustainable and safe production practices across the agricultural and food industries.

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The Lebanese Poultry Syndicate, headed by William Boutros, issued a statement reassuring consumers that chicken meat and eggs are available in large quantities across Lebanese markets, significantly exceeding local consumption needs. This surplus has driven prices down to levels that are now below production costs.

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Amid the rapid changes taking place in global and local financial markets and production sectors, Egypt’s poultry industry is navigating a critical phase marked by both challenges and promising investment opportunities.
Despite the significant decline in egg and poultry prices in the domestic market due to oversupply relative to high production costs, export activity has begun creating new opportunities in Gulf markets, particularly in Kuwait.

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Vision and sight in chickens are among the most fascinating scientific subjects, revealing advanced visual abilities that chickens have developed over many years in nature. Researchers today aim to understand these capabilities in detail, particularly the way chickens perceive different light spectra and how these affect flock behavior inside poultry houses. This understanding is essential for improving housing conditions and production performance.

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Major Expansion of Saudi-Russian Agreements to Support Food Security
The city of Saint Petersburg witnessed the signing of Saudi-Russian agreements during the International Economic Forum. The agreements are valued at SAR 4.8 billion and aim to enhance food security and develop vital industries. These agreements represent an important step toward expanding investment cooperation between the two countries. The efforts are part of a national strategy to support sustainability and improve the efficiency of supply chains.

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Food Syria, AgriTEK Syria, and 4P Syria: three landmark exhibitions uniting regional and global industry, will open at the Damascus Fairgrounds from 26 to 28 July 2026.

IFP Group, The International Fairs and Promotions Group, in strategic partnership with Alfa for Exhibitions, is proud to announce the launch of three specialized international trade exhibitions in Syria. Representing a significant milestone for the country’s post-reconstruction economic landscape, the events will be held from 26 to 28 July 2026 at the Damascus Fairgrounds.

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Poultry prices witnessed another increase during trading on May 20, 2026, as the price of white chicken at farms rose to 80 Egyptian pounds per kilogram, compared to around 76 pounds in recent days, marking a new upward wave in poultry markets.

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The Ministry of Agriculture affirmed that the stability of the poultry sector, the availability of feed, and the abundance of red meat in Jordan constitute a fundamental pillar for ensuring national food security. This was stated by Assistant Secretary-General for Livestock, Misbah Al-Tarawneh, who explained that the sector is operating within safe production levels, with sufficient stocks of feed and meat available to meet the needs of the local market.

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Guinea fowl (Numida meleagris) are native to Africa and have been domesticated for centuries. Their genetic makeup reflects adaptation to harsh environments, with strong resistance to diseases and tolerance to poor-quality feed.

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Broiler meat production is undergoing a technological transformation driven by precision farming, automation, AI, robotics, genetics, and sustainability initiatives.

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AnimineTo celebrate its 15th anniversary, ANIMINE gathered long-standing partners, distributors and collaborators during two international events. In Chamonix, France, European distributors and suppliers gathered at the foot of the Alps, reflecting ANIMINE’s strong foundations, European roots and ambition to continuously reach new heights. Celebrations also continued in Hoi An, Vietnam, symbolically returning to the region where the company’s first commercial sales began in 2010.

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breediBreedi, a European genomic selection company, in partnership with Eurofins Genomics, invites dairy professionals worldwide to join a free 90-minute live webinar on Thursday, May 21, 2026. The event brings together two of the world’s foremost researchers in dairy cattle heat tolerance genetics for a live scientific discussion and audience Q&A.

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