Economic sustainability, together with social and environmental sustainability, are the center of the strategy that the whole European poultry sector is continuously implementing to ensure the wellbeing of #ourplanet, #ourfood and #ourmoney.
While continuously looking to improve their impact on natural resources by developing techniques and methods of production that reduce their consumption, European poultry farmers aim to produce affordable quality meat by avoiding any waste.
When discussing the economic aspects of sustainability, we refer to:
Economic sustainability, together with social and environmental sustainability, are the center of the strategy that the whole European poultry sector is continuously implementing to ensure the wellbeing of #ourplanet, #ourfood and #ourmoney.
All agents involved from farm to fork, meaning involving everyone in the supply chain, are aware of the long-term positive effects that sustainable agriculture has on our lives. This is why the sector is betting on a prosperous economic future for both those who make a living from the sector and consumers.
When discussing the economic aspects of sustainability, we refer to:
370.000 people in the EU are directly and positively impacted by the poultry sector and the employment that it generates. Not only is this number significant but also the number of many others who indirectly also make a living from the poultry sector. Its contribution to the growth and economic development of many European communities is proven also in rural areas, where the livelihood and sustainable progress of many local farmers is secured thanks the poultry industry.
Investing in technology as a sustainability measure? Yes! The investments made by the sector in advanced and greener production methods have already resulted in a reduction of economic waste. The simplest result: an increasingly cleaner and more animal and consumer-friendly production levels.
370.000 people in the EU are directly and positively impacted by the poultry sector and the employment that it generates. Not only is this number significant but also the number of many others who indirectly also make a living from the poultry sector. Its contribution to the growth and economic development of many European communities is proven also in rural areas, where the livelihood and sustainable progress of many local farmers is secured thanks the poultry industry.
Investing in technology as a sustainability measure? Yes! The investments made by the sector in advanced and greener production methods have already resulted in a reduction of economic waste. The simplest result: an increasingly cleaner and more animal and consumer-friendly production levels.
EU poultry contributes positively to the development of a circular economic by using all parts of our animals. By-products are those parts of poultry that remain after they are treated for edible purposes. Those by-products have a significant nutrient value and great quality and protein composition making them a great resource for animal feed, fertilizers, gelatin sources and many more.
Would you like to know more about the use of poultry by-products and its positive impact on our economy and our planet?
EU poultry contributes positively to the development of a circular economic by using all parts of our animals. By-products are those parts of poultry that remain after they are treated for edible purposes. Those by-products have a significant nutrient value and great quality and protein composition making them a great resource for animal feed, fertilizers, gelatin sources and many more.
Would you like to know more about the use of poultry by-products and its positive impact on our economy and our planet?
The EU production standards are already among the highest in the world, and its continuous improvement will make the EU poultry sector a guarantee of success in terms of nutrition and sustainability.
Through greener production methods and reduced economic waste, the economic aspect of the three pillars of sustainability aims for the sector to be a source of employment for European families, boosting rural areas and gender equality. All while delivering an affordable and appreciated product and promoting circular economy and use of all parts of the animal.
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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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