ATLANTA, Ga. – The U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY) hosted its annual Poultry Market Intelligence Forum at the 2022 International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) in Atlanta. The event provided insight into the current markets for chicken, turkey and egg products around the world, in addition to addressing factors that may affect these markets in 2022.
“Eggs have seen the greatest growth in protein consumption in the world. Eggs nourish and support millions of people every year,” commented Suresh Chitturi, vice chairman and managing director for Srinivasa Farms and chairman of the International Egg Commission, during his presentation on the nutritional value of eggs.
Getting back on track
Chitturi remarked that the egg industry has moved into recovery mode after production reductions during 2021. He proceeded to discuss egg production challenges, which include feed costs, labor, animal welfare, the environment and avian influenza.
He also stressed the importance of unified efforts across the world to educate well-intentioned government officials at all levels about the importance of animal protein in diets, particularly for children.