February 5, 2026

International Poultry Welfare Alliance and International Egg Foundation sign MoU at IPPE in Georgia, US

The International Poultry Welfare Alliance (IPWA) and the International Egg Foundation (IEF) announced a new partnership at the International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) in Atlanta, Georgia, the United States.

The partnership is aimed at strengthening poultry welfare training and practical support for producers in regions facing nutrition and food security challenges.

Through a newly signed memorandum of understanding, IPWA will provide IEF with

access to its science-based Key Welfare Indicator (KWI) Guides, member scientific expertise, and aligned tools. IEF will apply these resources in the field and share feedback from farmers, trainers, and local partners to ensure the materials meet real-world needs across diverse production environments.

"IEF is focused on delivering practical solutions that strengthen egg production and nutrition outcomes in vulnerable regions," said Bruce Dooyema, IEF's chairman.

"Through our partnership with IPWA, we can apply proven welfare tools in the field while contributing farmer-led insights that help ensure guidance reflects real-world conditions."

IPWA leaders said the collaboration will directly strengthen the organisation's ability to refine its global welfare guidance.

"We are honored to support IEF's mission and to learn from the regions where these tools matter most," said Dr. Katy Tarrant, chair of IPWA. "This feedback-driven approach helps ensure our KWI Guides remain relevant, adaptable, and effective for producers around the world."

The partnership includes ongoing coordination between the organisations to assess field outcomes and identify opportunities to tailor welfare training and science informed resources to improve poultry welfare globally.

- IPWA