The Hatchline:
Poultry News and Developments

Surge in lower-standard egg imports in UK

A dramatic rise in imported eggs produced to significantly lower food safety and hen welfare standards is creating what industry leaders warn is an escalating threat to UK consumers and the wider food sector.

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Egg powder plant boosts child nutrition in Ethiopia

The International Egg Foundation  is providing expert guidance to UNICEF to establish a new egg powder processing plant, which is currently in transit to Ethiopia for installation and commissioning.

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Chicken Retailers’ Strike on 1st April in Telangana: Industry Concerns Over Margins and Rising Costs.

Food lovers across Telangana have been impacted by reduced availability of popular chicken-based street foods, as retail chicken shop owners across the state have announced and initiated a strike.

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Condolence Message

we express our deepest condolences on the sad demise of Dr. Malleswari, Additional Director of Animal Husbandry, Government of Telangana, who passed away on 7th March.

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Poultry Pun!

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EGG ECONOMICS

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Eggs: The World's Most Affordable Protein Powerhouse

Eggs remain one of the most affordable and accessible sources of high-quality protein worldwide. This image compares egg prices across countries, highlighting their continued value despite global price fluctuations.

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SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS

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Water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes), often regarded as one of the world’s most invasive aquatic weeds, presents a unique opportunity in sustainable agriculture—particularly in the poultry sector.

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EGGSPORTS

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Evidence-based brief on the export market for Indian eggs

India is primarily a domestic egg powerhouse (rapid production growth over the last 20–30 years) with exports concentrated to nearby / Gulf & South Asian markets

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President's Desk IPEMA

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Monthly round up: April 2026

Dear Esteemed Members, Partners, and Poultry Professionals,March 2026 was a month of impactful engagements, industry collaboration, knowledge sharing, and outreach initiatives for IPEMA–Poultry India.

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POULTRY VOICES

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Gautam Bhadra, General Manager of Alltech Biotechnology Pvt. Ltd.

and a veteran poultry professional with over 50 years of experience, highlighted the importance of chicken and eggs as affordable, nutritious staples across cuisines, especially in Bengali diets.
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Protein warriors

Dr. Vikram Kishore Reddy

Consultant Neurologist

Dr. Vikram Kishore Reddy, Consultant Neurologist, explains that proteins play a critical role in brain development, chemical transmissions, and emotional wellbeing. Key neurotransmitters like dopamine and serotonin, which are responsible for feelings of happiness and emotional balance, are secreted through complex chemical reactions in the brain

Simple Egg Fried Rice

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by Megha Ann Moncy

A quick and comforting egg fried rice that’s perfect for busy or lazy days.Simple ingredients, fast steps, and a satisfying meal ready in minutes.
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A quiet Sunday, no rush, no plans—just comfort on a plate. I whip up my go-to egg fried rice, a simple lazy hack that never fails. Sharing it with my father makes it special, turning an ordinary meal into a small weekend ritual we both look forward to.
Recipe by - Megha Ann Moncy, Senior executive Pre-Sales at CtrlS Datacenter, Hyderabad

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