Sumner Attends UNA Meeting; Welcomes New President

Juan Manuel Gutierrez officially became president of the Mexican Association of Poultry Producers (UNA) during an event in Mexico City this past week, succeeding Cesar Quesada. Gutierrez has been active in the committee of the UNA for several years, mainly representing the state of Jalisco. During the ceremony, Gutierrez said he was determined to promote international commerce through healthy and fair competition.

USAPEEC President Jim Sumner, who spoke, said, “We are looking forward to working together with UNA in different projects with win-win scenarios.”

See more in the April 15 edition of MondayLine.

New report sees possible opportunities for U.S. poultry exports due to ASF in China

The spreading scourge of African Swine Fever (ASF) across China and beyond is devastating the country’s pork production and will boost demand in the market for poultry and other protein alternatives, a new report from Rabobank states.

“A secular shift towards lower Chinese pork consumption will support increased demand for poultry, beef, seafood, and alternative proteins …” according to the report, “Rising African Swine Fever Losses to Lift All Protein Boats.”

See more in the April 15 edition of MondayLine.

Student chefs in India learn U.S. turkey benefits

More than 200 student chefs were on-hand to learn about U.S. turkey in India recently. USAPEEC India organized the U.S. turkey chef training program, sponsored by the Indiana Corn Marketing Council, that took place in Greater Noida at the RIG Institute of Hospitality and Management. For this initiative, USAPEEC partnered with Chef Saby, an award-winning culinary professional who has been decorated by the president of India with the “Best Chef Award.”

Saby educated the audience on the versatility and qualities of U.S. turkey and created some interesting exotic recipes namely, Aata Turkey, Dahi Turkey, and Turkey Shorba.

See more information in the April 15 edition of MondayLine.