Aviagen Hosts Leader’s Summit for Key Indian Poultry Producers
Aviagen and industry leaders are committed to strengthening the success of Indian poultry to provide communities with a nutritious, affordable protein
Sept. 24, 2024 – UDUMALPET, India. — From August 21-23, Aviagen® India welcomed key industry leaders to Chiang Mai, Thailand, for its Annual Leadership Summit. The event was an exclusive gathering of prominent Indian poultry producers, designed to encourage collaboration, share insights, and explore emerging trends and opportunities in the sector.
Exploring innovations and industry trends
Dr. Ramakrishna Balasubramanian, Aviagen India Business Manager, opened the summit with a warm welcome, followed by Dr. Peter Fisher, President of Aviagen Asia, who provided an update on the poultry market in India and across Asia. The summit featured a series of thought-provoking presentations from industry experts, including:
- Jose Martin Xavier, Regional General Manager for Marel, who shared cutting-edge innovations in poultry production and the latest market trends.
- Bhupinder Singh, CEO of Vista Processed Foods (OSI Group), who discussed new opportunities in value-added food products and their potential impact on the Indian market.
- Dr. Peter Chrystal, Senior Poultry Nutritionist for Aviagen Asia Pacific, who offered strategies on maximizing profitability through optimized feed costs while enhancing bird health, welfare, and efficiency.
In his closing remarks, Ferry Monné, Marketing Manager for Aviagen India, expressed gratitude to the attendees, emphasizing the value of such collaborative gatherings in driving the industry forward.
Shaping the future of Indian poultry
Reflecting on the event, Dr. Balasubramanian remarked, “The high level of engagement and quality discussions at the summit highlight our commitment to empowering our customers with the knowledge and tools they need to thrive in a rapidly evolving market. We are dedicated to supporting their growth and ensuring they are well-prepared to meet future challenges and opportunities.”
Dr. Fisher added, “India’s poultry production has seen tremendous growth in recent decades, largely due to the hard work and innovation of our customers. Their dedication to delivering a sustainable, affordable, and nutritious protein source to Indian families is truly inspiring. In the spirit of ‘Breeding Success Together,’ this summit provided an invaluable platform for exchanging ideas and insights that will shape the future of India’s poultry industry.”
About Aviagen
Since 1923, Aviagen® has been recognized as a preferred global poultry breeding company. Its mission is to “Breed Success Together” with its valued customers, supporting these global chicken producers in their crucial endeavor to supply sustainable, affordable and nutritious protein to communities worldwide. Committed to driving positive change in the poultry industry, Aviagen implements efficiencies that not only make commercial chicken production environmentally and socially responsible, but also economically beneficial to producers. Their holistic approach focuses on simultaneously enhancing bird performance, health and welfare, while ensuring food safety and security by upholding the highest biosecurity standards.
To meet varied market demands, Aviagen offers a full portfolio of breeding stock under the Arbor Acres®, Indian River® and Ross® brand names. The Rowan Range® and Specialty Males® target slower-growing and other niche market needs. Aviagen is based in Huntsville, Alabama, US., with operations across the UK, Europe, Turkey, Latin America, India, Australia, New Zealand, Africa and the US, and joint ventures in Asia. The company employs close to 8,000 people, and serves customers in 100 countries.
For more information, please visit Aviagen.com, or follow Aviagen on LinkedIn.
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MEDIA CONTACT: Ferry Monné
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Email: pr_india@aviagen.com
