European citizens consume an average of 23.5 kg of poultry meat per capita per year.
Belgium’s per capita consumption of poultry meat in 2020 was 15.14 kg, which ranks much lower than the average of European per capita consumption.
The European poultry sector plays an important role on the global stage as the world's fourth largest producer of broiler meat in 2021, after the United States, China and Brazil.
European citizens consume an average of 23.5 kg of poultry meat per capita per year.
Belgium’s per capita consumption of poultry meat in 2020 was 15.14 kg, which ranks much lower than the average of European per capita consumption.
The EU poultry sector is fully committed to a responsible use of antibiotics, which means using "as little as possible but as much as necesssary EU standards guarantee that poultry farming meets the same minimum requirements in all Member States. Moreover, innovative technologies enable farmers to monitor and regulate temperature conditions in real time, as well as feed management, animal weight and lighting.
Poultry meat is the meat product expected to grow most in terms of production, reaching 0.4% yearly increase for the 2021-2031 period.
Poultry meat is the meat product expected to grow most in terms of production, reaching 0.4% yearly increase for the 2021-2031 period.
By 2030, EU’s poultry meat exports are expected to grown 0.1% annually.
It’s actually Carne de ave, as pollo refers only to chicken and not poultry. Now you know something new in Spanish.
By 2030, EU’s poultry meat exports are expected to grown 0.1% annually.
It’s actually Carne de ave, as pollo refers only to chicken and not poultry. Now you know something new in Spanish.
Around 370,000 people in the European Union are currently making a direct living from the poultry sector.
The EU poultry sector is fully committed to a responsible use of antibiotics, which means using "as little as possible but as much as necesssary EU standards guarantee that poultry farming meets the same minimum requirements in all Member States. Moreover, innovative technologies enable farmers to monitor and regulate temperature conditions in real time, as well as feed management, animal weight and lighting.
Poultry meat is ready for consumption right after unpacking. This way, you will avoid cross-contamination and bacteria spreading through the product.
Around 370,000 people in the European Union are currently making a direct living from the poultry sector.
The European poultry sector plays an important role on the global stage as the world's fourth largest producer of broiler meat in 2021, after the United States, China and Brazil.
It’s actually three national associations BVG (Germany), CIPC (France) and Avianza (Spain) and the European umbrella association AVEC.
EU standards guarantee that poultry farming meets the same minimum requirements in all Member States. Moreover, innovative technologies enable farmers to monitor and regulate temperature conditions in real time, as well as feed management, animal weight and lighting.
The European poultry sector contributes to preserving natural resources, reducing Greenhouse Gas emissions, providing safe, affordable and quality poultry meat to consumers.
It’s actually three national associations BVG (Germany), CIPC (France) and Avianza (Spain) and the European umbrella association AVEC.
EU standards guarantee that poultry farming meets the same minimum requirements in all Member States. Moreover, innovative technologies enable farmers to monitor and regulate temperature conditions in real time, as well as feed management, animal weight and lighting.
The European poultry sector contributes to preserving natural resources, reducing Greenhouse Gas emissions, providing safe, affordable and quality poultry meat to consumers.
Poultry meat is ready for consumption right after unpacking. This way, you will avoid cross-contamination and bacteria spreading through the product.
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Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Research Executive Agency (REA). Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them. For guidance on balanced and healthy diets, please refer to the National Food Dietary Guidelines: https://knowledge4policy.ec.europa.eu/health-promotion-knowledge-gateway/food-based-dietary-guidelines-europe-source-documents-food_en
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No matter which European country the poultry meat comes from, consumers can always rely on food safety, environmental protection, and animal welfare. Being a major trading partner in the global poultry meat market, the EU has proved to be a role model by having some of the highest standards in the world.
