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⭐ AVEC MANIFESTO - Presenting our Policy Priorities for 2024-29 ⭐ At AVEC, we advocate for resource-efficient poultry production 🍗 #transparency 🔎 #innovation 💡 environmental stewardship 🏞 and #climateaction 🌏 🎯 By upholding these values, we aim to strengthen the European poultry sector so that it not only serves the needs of European citizens, but also contributes to a healthier planet and sets a global example for a brighter future for all ✅ Visit our website 👉 https://lnkd.in/en2SNkSP European Parliament European Commission Council of the European Union

The EU Platform on Animal Welfare meeting, hosted by DG SANTE, will take place on Monday, 31 March and will be available via live stream from 09.30 to 18.00 CET. Poultry welfare will be a key topic, with two dedicated panels where we participate: Panel 1: 11.15 – 12.45 Priorities of the modernisation of the animal welfare legislation for poultry farming Panel discussion Moderator: Head of Unit ‘Animal Welfare’ DG SANTE Panelists: ES, AVEC (Birthe Steenberg), EUWEP, COPA-COGECA, EFFAB, Eurogroup, CIWF Panel 2: 14.00 – 15.30 Digitalisation and welfare indicators for poultry: state of play and future steps Moderator: Deputy Head of Unit ‘Animal Welfare’ DG SANTE Panelists: DK, FVE, COPA, AVEC/ELPHA (Nadia Khaldoune), UECBV, Four Paws, Eurogroup This is an important occasion for our sector so we kindly encourage you to tune in!

🚀 Automation meets expertise: The future of poultry processing! 🐔🔧 The #EUPoultry sector is evolving, balancing efficiency, food safety, and animal welfare with the latest technological advancements. Our recent article for the #MOZARTRobotics project explores how automation and skilled professionals can work hand in hand to streamline processing while ensuring top-quality poultry products. 🧑🌾 🤖 🍗

✅ Requirements for Poultry Farms: more than just a written set of rules ✍ The prevalent claim that large-scale poultry farming inevitably harms the environment and releases excessive waste is a misonception. Find out why on #meatthefacts 👉

Did you know? 🧐 Every year, millions of people suffer from foodborne illnesses, many of which can be prevented with simple #FoodSafety habits! 🛑🐔 Bringing safety home means making smart choices in the kitchen. Follow these 5 keys to safer food to protect yourself and your loved ones: ✅ Keep it clean – Wash your hands, utensils, and surfaces to prevent contamination. ❄️ Separate raw & cooked – Avoid cross-contamination by keeping raw poultry away from ready-to-eat foods. 🔥 Cook thoroughly – Ensure poultry reaches at least 75°C to kill harmful bacteria. 🌡️ Store food safely – Refrigerate leftovers within two hours to keep them fresh and safe. 💧 Use safe water & raw materials – Always wash fruits & veggies and choose fresh, quality ingredients. 💡 #FoodSafety starts with you! Take these simple steps to keep your meals delicious and risk-free. Source: https://lnkd.in/g8rqjht

♻️ Happy World Recycling Day! 🌍 At AVEC, we recognise that #sustainability starts with responsible choices, not just in food production but in everything we do. From reducing #waste in poultry farming 🐔to promoting efficient resource use, the #EUPoultry sector is committed to closing the loop for a greener future. 🔄 Did you know? Poultry production already contributes to the #CircularEconomy by using by-products for #bioenergy, animal feed, and fertilizers, minimising waste and maximising sustainability! Let’s work together for the future, one responsible action at a time.♻️ #WorldRecyclingDay #Recycling

Last week, AVEC alongside several other organisations representing sensitive EU sectors (cereals, maize, sugar, eggs, ethanol, honey), met with European Commission Executive VP Maroš Šefčovič to discuss pressing trade issues. 🔑 Key focus: The ongoing trade dynamics with Ukraine and their effects. 💡 Our message: While we stand in solidarity with Ukraine, fair competition and a careful, balanced approach to Ukraine’s trade liberalisation is necessary to ensure that EU producers are not disadvantaged. 🙏 We would like to thank EVP Maroš Šefčovič and his team for the constructive exchange and look forward to continued dialogue towards outcomes that reflect the realities of European markets and its producers. COPA COGECA ePURE: European renewable ethanol association C.I.B.E. - International Confederation of European Beet Growers CEFS (EU SUGAR) EU Trade

🆕 Last week, we had the pleasure of welcoming MEP Eric Sargiacomo and his team for an immersive visit in the region of Landes organised by AVEC EU Poultry, ELPHA, EPB together with French members SNA and FIA. A key opportunity to showcase the entire poultry production chain, from genetic selection to transport and processing, and discuss challenges and realities with experts from the French Poultry sector! 🧑🌾🐔 🚛 🔹 At Sabres, we explored the work of SASSO Traditional Poultry (Hendrix Genetics group), a leader in traditional poultry breeding. 🔹 At Agro Landes in Haut-Mauco, discussions with SASSO Traditional Poultry, Grimaud Frères (a duck, geese and pigeon breeding company), SOCAVIC hatchery, Sud-Ouest Accouvage focused on selection, breeding, and the critical role of transport in animal welfare. 🐤 A chick transport truck 🚛 demonstration provided a hands-on look at the sector’s high standards. 🔹 At Saint-Sever, we visited the Slaugherhouse of FERMIERS DU SUD-OUEST, where we exchanged views on the future of the processing sector and market challenges. 📢 Key takeaways? ✅ The importance of safeguarding poultry production in France and the EU. ✅ Transport regulations must be pragmatic, balancing animal welfare with production and economic realities. ✅ Trade policies must ensure reciprocity, preventing unfair competition from third-country imports. 🙏 Thank you to MEP Eric Sargiacomo and all participants for coming and listening to us. 🔎 Let’s work together with policymakers to ensure that regulations reflect the realities on the ground! #EUPoultry

✍ The challenges faced by Unilever’s plant-based division and their competitors, as highlighted in the article below, confirm an important reality: Despite significant investments in alternative proteins, consumer demand remains steady for traditional meat products, preferring the original over ultra-processed copies. 💡 Instead of promoting alternatives to meat, policymakers should support our sector in making meat production even more sustainable. 🔎 It’s time to recognise that sustainable food systems include meat, and that the best way forward is to empower and support meat producers through science and sustainability driven improvements, to cope with and deliver the additional demand of foreseen in the years to come. https://lnkd.in/eyGJ-rZz

👀 If you couldn’t make it to the European Parliament or missed the livestream of the first meeting of the Sustainable Livestock Intergroup, the recording is available on YouTube 🔛 https://lnkd.in/eXkxhgCB