Breeding for alternative markets

18-11-2015 | | |
Consumers in many parts of the world have greater spending power and are creating demand for the perceived welfare and eating quality differences of slow-growing birds, compared with conventionally produced broilers. [Photo: World Poultry]
Consumers in many parts of the world have greater spending power and are creating demand for the perceived welfare and eating quality differences of slow-growing birds, compared with conventionally produced broilers. [Photo: World Poultry]
The demand for differentiation in broiler meat production methods is making its mark in the broiler market. An overview of several alternative markets and insights into how primary breeder organisations work hard to meet consumer demands. Alternative, slow-growth segments in the world broiler market have existed for decades, with some catered to by traditional and others by specialist breeds. A strengthening in the global economy has led to a growing interest in diversifying the range of broile


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Redacteur 1

Nathalie
Kinsley

Redacteur 2

Fabian
Brockötter

Redacteur 3

Tony
McDougal

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Marleen Teuling Correspondent