February 6, 2023

 

Aviagen engages with customers, future professionals at IPPE 2023

 

The recent 2023 International Production and Processing Expo (IPPE) in Georgia, the United States, was marked by sharing, connecting and strengthening common bonds with like-minded poultry professionals, according to Aviagen's global team.

 

Aviagen employees from across the globe met with customers and industry colleagues during the event in Atlanta. A main topic of conversation was Aviagen's innovative "Breeding for welfare and sustainability." Due to the company's balanced breeding approach, welfare, sustainability and performance are all dominant qualities of Aviagen birds. Complementing this strategy is a full portfolio of Arbor Acres, Indian River and Ross conventional breeds, as well as the Rowan Range aimed at slower-growing, organic and free-range markets. These breeds combine to improve customer success by enabling them to offer consumer choice.

 

During IPPE, five Aviagen employees were recognised with the IPPE "Young leaders under 30" award. They were chosen for their leadership qualities and commitment to the industry. In addition to the experience of engaging in the world's largest annual tradeshow of its kind, winners were presented with special "Young leaders" plaques.

 

Marc de Beer, Aviagen's president of North America said: "IPPE and Aviagen share a commitment to investing in our next generation. They are our future and the sustainability of our industry depends on our ability to attract bright, innovative people who have a passion for poultry and for feeding the world."

 

At the student career section of IPPE, human resources representatives were on hand to engage with students and interview them for potential careers at Aviagen. This initiative saw a high turnout of qualified candidates who were enthusiastic about helping feed the world with a sustainable, healthy source of protein. 

 

At an Aviagen-hosted student breakfast, representatives from across the organisation met more than 120 students, who were eager to learn more about Aviagen and the opportunities awaiting them in the world of poultry.

 

With 28,000 professionals in attendance, IPPE was the ideal platform for the exchange of the latest developments and information. Aviagen specialists in genetics, nutrition, veterinary medicine, flock management, hatchery and incubation and more were there to listen to customers and share ideas and advice.

 

Various Aviagen experts also spoke at IPPE-hosted TechTALK events. They addressed the importance of data in improving poultry performance, health and welfare, as well as the usefulness of technology in providing optimal remote support to customers.

 

"We were pleased with the overall turnout at IPPE 2023 and consider the show an invaluable opportunity to engage with customers and the wider poultry community," said Aviagen chief executive officer Jan Henriksen. "As members of the poultry value chain, we share a common commitment to leveraging the latest innovations to feed current and future generations, while promoting customer success and the sustainability of our planet."

- Aviagen