Hy-Line International has announced the appointment of Ing. Francisco J. Portela as the Regional Business Manager for Latin America.

In this position, Francisco will support Hy-Line's extensive distribution network in Mexico, Central America and South America to assist in the promotion of Hy-Line products throughout the region.

Francisco received his Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Science from the University of Costa Rica, and Master's degree in Poultry Nutrition from the University of Guelph, in Guelph, Ontario, Canada.

Prior to joining Hy-Line, Francisco has 22 years experience of selling and servicing different poultry breeding stock all over Latin America for other primary breeders.

Hy-Line International is a poultry genetics company in the production of egg-laying chickens. The company focuses on developing superior genetic stock for the domestic and international egg industries.