Poultry International - December 2012 - 13
11 to Thomas Hensley, president of Fieldale Farms, the constant innovation in the food service sector when it comes to chicken products means only good things for poultry producers. "Our food service customers are expecting a 3 percent to 4 percent increase in sales this year, so they're optimistic for the future and so am I," he said. International trade is also expected to show an upward trend in 2013, according to the panel. "2012 was a great year for the industry exportwise, and I think 2013 will be as good if not better," said Popowycz. "Beef prices are going to be pretty high over the next 12 to 18 months, and I think that will help a lower-cost protein alternative for individuals. Exports to Mexico were good, exports to Canada were good, sub-Sahara Africa has turned into a great virtual market for U.S. product. I see that continuing to grow in the 7-9 percent range per year." India is another market to watch, according to the panelists. The middle class has tripled in the last five years, said Popowycz, and with the country's poultry consumption up 8 percent to 10 percent per year, "we need to get in," he said. IN BRIEF Japan Farms focuses on research, biosecurity during Aviagen UK visit: Three senior Anitox conference highlights feed safety, milling efficiency: Distributors, production managers and the meat business manager from Japan Farms were hosted on a ten-day visit to the UK by Ross distributor Nippon Chunky and Aviagen personnel. agents and guests from around the world gathered in the Czech Republic to attend a feed safety and milling efficiency conference organized by Anitox. Danisco Animal Nutrition appoints India regional sales, technical manager: FDA approves Z Trim label for use in meat applications: Z Trim Holdings Inc., a Danisco Animal Nutrition, a business segment of DuPont Industrial Biosciences, has appointed Vivek Tyagi to the role of regional sales and technical manager. bio-technology company, has announced that the FDA has approved the labeling of Z Trim products in meat applications. JBS United Director of Purchasing Chris Wallace dies: Chris Wallace, JBS United's director of purchasing and an employee of the company for over 34 years, died on September 14 at the age of 57. Poultry litter heat recovery system may save energy: A new system that recovers heat from poultry litter could save on energy costs by reducing the amount of propane normally used to warm the barns, according to Triea Systems Inc., the system's creator. Giving you the choice for each different market. Giving you the choice, to make the difference! * 3 different R&D centres in North America and Europe. * Offering solutions for the conventional and alternative markets. * Support of dedicated teams to deliver quality products that suit best to the different markets throughout the world. Hubbard is a company of See us at IPPE booth 529 December 2012 | www.WATTAgNet.com www.hubbardbreeders.com
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