Poultry News & Developments
UK Supermarket Iceland Commits to Cage-Free Eggs by 2027
Pressure on one of the UK's supermarkets, Iceland, has led the company to commit to cage-free eggs by 2027. In 2016, Iceland had been one of many retailers to say it would meet this commitment by 2025, but cited supply chain disruptions and the cost-of-living crisis for the delay.
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Cull Bird Single Window Facility by TPF
The Telangana Poultry Federation (TPF), with the support of IPEMA/Poultry India, proudly inaugurated the Cull Bird Single Window — 5 Regions Building at Pedda Amberpet, near the Outer Ring Road (ORR), Hyderabad.
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Rising Demand for Eggs and Chicken in the E-commerce Era
The Indian poultry sector is undergoing rapid transformation. With changing consumer preferences, evolving food safety regulations, and increasing online demand, industry experts predict a bright future for poultry.
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Feed Crisis: Challenge to India's Poultry Sector
India's poultry sector is facing a critical challenge due to rising feed costs and supply shortages — particularly of maize and soybean. With neighbours like Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Pakistan allowing GM imports India doesn't, PFI warns of a 16M-tonne supply gap as 2025-26 demand climbs to 23.5M tonnes of maize and 7.3M tonnes of soybean meal.
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Poultry Science
The Role of the Gizzard in Layer Birds
In layer birds, the gizzard — often called the "gastric mill" — grinds and crushes feed with swallowed grit and stones, compensating for the lack of teeth. Beyond mechanical breakdown it boosts enzymatic action, regulates feed flow and protects the intestinal lining, while calcium particle size and solubility directly influence eggshell quality.
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President's Desk · IPEMA
Monthly Round-Up: August 2025
From the desk of IPEMA President Uday Singh Bayas — July's milestones reinforce IPEMA's drive for growth, innovation and collaboration: the Vice-Chancellors' Conclave in Lonavala, the AMR Stewardship Drive in Bengaluru, the landmark Cull Bird Single Window inauguration in Hyderabad, and the Partners Excellence Gathering — all building momentum towards the 17th Poultry India Expo.
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Dr. Girish Kolwankar
Dr. Girish Kolwankar, Managing Director, Premium Chicks Pvt. Ltd, shares exclusive insights on the evolving veterinary education ecosystem and its alignment with the poultry industry needs. Captured during the inaugural Vice Chancellors' Conclave, proudly supported by IPEMA/Poultry India.
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Dr. Vikram Kishore Reddy
Consultant Neurologist Dr. Vikram Kishore Reddy explains why protein matters far beyond muscle — it underpins brain development, chemical transmission and emotional wellbeing. "Key neurotransmitters like dopamine and serotonin drive feelings of happiness and emotional balance," he notes — making eggs and lean poultry everyday, brain-friendly protein.
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Recipe of the Month
Quick Egg Snacks
A fuss-free weekend favourite that's ready in minutes. Chop 4 boiled eggs, then sauté in oil or butter with cumin and mustard seeds, turmeric, chilli powder and salt — add chopped onion if you like — and finish with fresh coriander. High-protein, nutritious and genuinely quick; as Nikita puts it, "this is my favourite quick snack on weekends — easy to cook, nutritious and tasty."
17th Poultry India Expo
Hitex Exhibition Centre, Izzat Nagar, Hyderabad · 26 – 27 – 28 Nov 2025
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