Global egg and broiler chicken production for the present and future faces challenges due to its remarkable growth.

Poultry farming is considered the largest livestock sector in the world due to its significant production figures. These production systems are mainly divided into two: eggs and broiler meat for human consumption and global food.

The current world population is close to 7.8 billion people, therefore the demand for food and protein is growing. The human diet requires proteins of high nutritional quality, as well as carbohydrates, fats, minerals, and vitamins. These basic dietary components can be provided by eggs, one of the most complete foods available. In addition, broiler meat is of high nutritional value and low cost, making it an excellent option on the menu of millions of people.

To meet these production and growth challenges in the poultry industry, the sector has promoted improvements in poultry nutrition, as well as innovations in genetics, treatments, and management. Today’s production systems are more efficient than ever before thanks to this set of solutions. However, challenges in transportation, handling, and logistics are still present in poultry farming.

Egg production in the world

Egg production figures in the world in recent decades are outstanding. In 1990, about 35 million metric tons of eggs were produced. By 2000 this production figure was 51 million metric tons. Subsequently, in 2010 the number of eggs produced in the world was around 64 million metric tons. Finally, by 2020, world egg production is expected to reach 86 million metric tons.

These figures represent a progressive increase in egg production that responds to food demand. A comparison between 1990 and 2020 shows that production has increased by more than 100% in just three decades.

For the future, it is estimated that egg production will increase by nearly 8 million tons between 2020 and 2030. Of this amount, Asian countries would contribute approximately 4.5 million tons, representing more than 50% of total egg production in the world. On the other hand, outstanding growth is expected in India with about 1.9 million tons, followed by the United States and China.

Efficient solutions for the egg industry

The above figures indicate that the egg industry will continue to grow, considering future market dynamics and the food safety challenge in many countries. Therefore, there are some challenges that poultry farms must face in terms of handling and transportation. For this reason, there are efficient solutions to facilitate egg transportation under the highest safety, hygiene, and efficiency parameters.

Egg-producing countries have different geographical and environmental conditions that vary widely. It is recommended that they implement products that facilitate their egg transport and logistics, which generates better yields.

The EggsCargoSystem® sold by GI-OVO, a subsidiary of Giordano Holding, is characterized by providing safety, hygiene, and efficiency in the process of transporting and managing the containers in which hen eggs are industrially processed.

The handling of eggs, as well as their transportation, are very important stages in the poultry industry. Therefore, the systems involved in these processes must have the latest technology designs and offer solutions to prevent egg breakage, contamination and promote animal welfare. Finally, it is highlighted that EggsCargoSystem® has a plastic pallet to create a proper division that separates the trays and intelligently organizes them for the protection of the eggs. In addition, thanks to the design and materials used, it ensures reduced losses and maximum hygiene.

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Broiler chicken: figures and solutions

Broiler chicken is the other important sector in poultry farming as it provides animal-based protein of high nutritional value. In 2019, about 332 million metric tons of broiler chicken were produced. For the following year, 2020, the figure reached 334 million, which represented a 1% growth globally. The main producing country is the United States, followed by countries such as Brazil, China, the European Union, and India.

Currently, poultry meat is one of the most consumed in the world, above that of other species. In fact, per capita consumption of poultry meat has increased by about 8.8 kg in the last three decades. This is favored by the broiler production cycle, which is very fast and has excellent feed conversion rates.

To meet the needs of the broiler poultry sector, efficient animal handling and transport solutions must be implemented. In addition, the animal welfare of the poultry must always be considered. Therefore, Giordano Poultry Plast, through its decades of experience, has designed products according to the needs of the sector.

Transport boxes are necessary for the transport of poultry for meat production. Therefore, transport boxes for broilers, turkeys, pheasants, and ducks have been designed according to the requirements of each species.

The plastics used to manufacture the products provide them with high resistance, durability, hygiene, and easy cleaning. In addition, their design provides comfort at ground level and proper ventilation, as well as ease of handling for transport.

CONCLUSIONS

Poultry farming has grown exponentially in the last three decades mainly. Its two main sectors are eggs and broiler chicken as food sources for mankind. Due to the high demand for animal protein, the poultry industry has had to implement improvements in its production stages.

Due to the increase in egg and poultry meat requirements, farms need efficient solutions for handling and transporting the products. Therefore, Giordano Poultry Plast offers efficient solutions for both sectors of the poultry industry focused on animal welfare requirements.

On the one hand, for the handling of chicken eggs, an efficient system is the EggsCargoSystem^® thanks to its intelligent design and materials that provide safety, hygiene, and efficiency on the products. In addition, the transport boxes designed by the company provide solutions according to each species of poultry for transport.

Finally, poultry farms must implement improvements and products that meet their needs to continue to have efficient production systems that respond to the demands of the global poultry market.