Articles by Johan Oppewal

The Middle East is an attractive market for the poultry industry due to rapid population growth, government policies on food security, and rising chicken consumption per capita. Photo: Mark Pasveer
24-03 | News

War shakes up poultry supply chains across the Middle East

Hendrix Genetics, headquartered in Boxmeer, North Brabant, in the Netherlands, is a global player in layer poultry genetics. It holds several well-known chicken brands including Babcock, Hisex and Dekalb. Photo: Hendrix Genetics
05-09-2025 | News

Hendrix Genetics makes strategic investment to strengthen R&D capabilities

It is expected that over the next 10 years, meat, fish, and dairy consumption will increase by 13%. Photo: Canva
25-07-2025 | News

Global animal production to grow 14% in the next decade

The total volume of feed sold by ForFarmers increased by 17.5% compared to the first quarter of 2024. Photo: Carin Vos
19-05-2025 | News

ForFarmers’ feed sales boosted after strategic acquisitions

Trump, who has accused various countries of becoming rich at the expense of Americans, has now introduced import tariffs. Photo: Canva
08-04-2025 | News

New US tariffs spark alarm among EU and US farming groups

Dutch poultry processor Plukon Food Group is strengthening its position in Spain with the acquisition of Grupo Avícola Hidalgo. Photo: Canva
04-02-2025 | News

Dutch poultry processor Plukon acquires Spanish Grupo Avicola Hildalgo

Brooke Rollins, nominated by Trumps for agriculture secretary. Photo: ANP / AFP
02-12-2024 | News

US agriculture secretary – Trump nominates Brooke Rollins

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Johan Oppewal Head of the Entrepreneurship editorial team of Boerderij