Thai Poultry Industry Poised for Growth on Brazil Bird Flu, Lower Feed Costs
Thailand's poultry sector is poised to grow this year, as an avian flu outbreak in top exporter Brazil creates market opportunities, and lower feed costs improve margins for the world's third-largest shipper of chicken meat, industry leaders said.
Prasit Boondoungprasert, CEO of Charoen Pokphand Foods , Thailand's largest agribusiness, said the current market situation is favourable for the Thai poultry industry. "Prices are reasonably good, costs are low," he said.
However, gains for Thailand from Brazil's problems hinge on the length of...
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