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Avianza Statement June 22, 2022

In relation to the information about “possible chicken shortages after the summer”:

AVIANZA shows its commitment to Spanish consumers and calls for the responsibility of all members of the food chain

Madrid, June 22, 2022.- From Avianza, the Spanish Interprofessional Association of Poultry Meat, which represents 90% of the production of chicken, turkey and quail meat in our country, we consider it necessary to call for the responsibility of the entire food chain to transfer confidence to Spanish consumers at a time, once again, of maximum tension in the market.

We represent the activity of more than 5,000 farms, 280 production centers, 120 slaughterhouses, as well as 65 integrating companies, which means more than 40,000 professionals linked to the sector directly and indirectly. A sector that integrates the activity of farmers, veterinarians, producers of raw materials, slaughterhouses, cutting and production centers, marketing companies, logistics, specialists in genetics, foreign trade, sustainability, innovation, etc.

Our mission has been and is to ensure the defense of a priority sector in the agricultural and livestock field of our country, where poultry meat is the most consumed in Spain, and which represented a volume of more than 1.4 million tons of poultry meat. produced in 2021.

Since March 2020, when the health crisis caused by the COVID19 pandemic and its economic and social consequences began, we have been one of the sectors hardest hit by the increase in raw materials for the production of feed, energy, transportation, measures additional health control measures, increase in supplies, war in Ukraine, transport strike, etc.

And at all times, our companies and professionals have maintained their activity to ensure the supply of poultry meat to consumers, even in the worst moments of confinement. We are, therefore, a responsible, committed sector that advocates constant cooperation, and we have done this despite the great difficulties that both the aforementioned professionals and the companies involved have had.

For this reason, as a poultry sector we have remained united to demand that both Spanish and European public administrations, as well as the distribution sector, the main marketer of our products, adopt measures to correspond to the great human and business efforts undertaken to maintain our production at all times.

It is necessary to advance in the weighting of public aid to a sector that, due to its weight, is undervalued, with items that do not correspond to our volume or importance in the economy. All this, within a constructive and at the same time firm dialogue with the administrations.

We have also asked the distribution channels for this responsibility, with the review of trade agreements that will adapt to the new macroeconomic situations, since the entire production chain, from genetics to breeding, through production, processing and marketing of the product She is exhausted after more than two years of continuous efforts.

Some data show the dimension of an unsustainable situation, since the reality and figures are alarming for everyone who is part of the production chain.

  • It has gone from a price of 36.2 euros/MWh to €289.62/MWh according to data from the Iberian Electricity Market Operator (OMIE). The cost of energy is key for farms, slaughterhouses, production centers, logistics and transportation, etc.
  • If we add to this that cereals have increased, we go from having an average feed cost of 300 euros/tonne over the last 5 years to more than 500 euros/tonne in 2022.
  • Likewise, of the production cost per kilo of chicken, 70% goes to the feed. These costs have been assumed by the integration companies with full responsibility to continue bringing poultry meat to the population. For example, the integrators have had a cost increase of 40% of costs since January 2022 and only 15.5 % has been passed on to them.

As we said, the poultry sector is made up of countless other actors such as genetic research, farm breeding, production or processing, marketing, labor, the plastic and cardboard sector, logistics, etc. All these branches are in critical condition.

We agree, and we convey this to all the agents involved in the sector, that compliance with the Chain Law is needed, but in real time and in a fair manner and for this to be the case we need responsibility on the part of the distribution to make a remuneration according to the increase in all these items.

As we said, the poultry sector as a whole is exhausted, with all companies assuming critical losses, but again, as on previous occasions, the union of all of us, as well as the common defense of our objectives, will be key to overcoming it. As an interprofessional that represents that 90% of the poultry sector, we reaffirm more than ever our commitment to work on it.

Therefore, and most importantly, we call for responsibility not to convey critical messages such as “possible shortages” to consumers, as they can generate even more uncertainty in an already tense social and economic situation. As an association, we represent the interests of the entire sector, and the integrating companies belonging to this interprofessional group convey their commitment to society to continue bringing the necessary product to their homes, while reiterating their willingness to continue collaborating to, in a united way, demand solutions and the necessary help so that our poultry sector is matched with the aid and necessary co-responsibility of the rest of the Food Chain.

Madrid, June 22, 2022.

Antonio Sánchez, president of Avianza / Jordi Montfort, Secretary General of Avianza.

Five reasons to eat poultry

The battle for good flavor and the delicious dishes that are made is very close between the three, despite the fact that they all share virtues and win the battle to be the healthiest of the range of meats on the market. Here we offer you the five reasons why poultry meat will conquer your heart and, of course, the desire to cook it:

  1. Poultry meat is easy to digest and very economic. These meats, especially chicken, in addition to their versatility and nutritional properties, are one of the favorites of the little ones. An added value when cook for the little ones of the house. 
  2. Poultry meats have as their main contribution of nutrients proteins, since it is a good source of essential amino acids, those that our body does not synthesize and that must be consumed to be a healthy diet. A 100 gram serving can have between 110 and 215 calories. It stands out for being a good source of protein and fatty acids monounsaturated.
  3. With the large number of proteins that poultry meat has, it helps in the fight bone loss and provides our body with large amount of phosphorus, an essential mineral that nourishes teeth and bones, as well as the kidneys and liver.
  4. It is precisely because of the high protein levels that they provide a lot of energy. Furthermore, the metabolism burns calories so you can handle a Healthy weight and a good level of activity. Is easy to digest and it is well tolerated by those who suffer from digestive disorders since its connective tissue is easier to disintegrate.
  5. poultry meat Helps muscle growth and development. That is why this meat is highly recommended for the youngest. And furthermore, the ease of digestion of chicken meat is combined with its satiating effect, which helps us not snack between meals.

Therefore, whenever you want to celebrate something, count on poultry to make your dishes and your diet healthy and appetizing.

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Purpose 2022: put into practice the kitchen of utilization

 

According to the data of the “Food waste study 2020” presented by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, each Spaniard threw away an average of 31 kilos/liters of food and drink, which represents a total waste of 1,364 million of kilos/liters of food in our country. For this reason, at Avianza we want to propose a commitment for this year: the utilization kitchen.

Poultry meat, one of the richest in nutrients and most versatile when it comes to cooking, is ideal for this purpose, and we will demonstrate it to you periodically with tasty and easy-to-prepare recipes. From Michelin-starred chefs to the most famous cooking and gastronomy blogs, they have dedicated themselves to exploitative cuisine, so we encourage you to look for the recipe that you like the most, whether with chicken, turkey, quail or other birds. Delicious!

One of the keys that these chefs provide to avoid waste is to make a good purchasing plan, based on purchasing what is going to be prepared without trying to store unnecessary products in the refrigerator, which are often doomed to spoil.

Practical advice.

Another important aspect is to seek to fill our shopping basket with versatile products and what do we mean by this term? A good example would be the grilled chicken which allows us, in addition to eating it initially with a good salad, later to make croquettesas he teaches us Alfonso Lopez of Yummy Recipes. West roast chicken broth, hand in hand with Martha Miranda from the specialized website crokpotting. 

At Avianza we want to promote efficient cooking, and to do so we share several proposals for delicious and healthy recipes using that leftover poultry meat that you can get a lot of use out of.

9 dishes with leftover roast chicken

From The Foodie They bring us these tips on how «recycle the remains of the classic Dominican roastl", as its authors explain. From sandwiches, Moroccan empanadas, salads or broths.

Useful cuisine: a whole chicken and three dishes – RTVE Cocina

In the program Like Sapiens from RTVE present you with a practical session on how to make the most of (up to three dishes) that whole chicken that you can buy in your market, and which will also surely be a very economical proposal.

Turkey Dumplings

For New Year's Eve or any celebration, because turkey is a delicacy to enjoy all year round. But if you can also apply recipes like these empanadilas, even better. A proposal to do with the little ones, since avoiding waste, in addition to saving, shows values of sustainability and commitment that new generations have increasingly assumed.

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Is it good to eat chicken? The delight of eating chicken

 

MADRID, December 16, 2021

People keep wondering that if they are hormonal, that if the skin makes them fat... but chicken should be an essential in our kitchens and, below, we explain why.  

  • TOP nutritional value for the Healthiest

Chicken is high in excellent quality protein, high in unsaturated fats and low in calories. According to Spanish Nutrition FoundationIn 100 grams of chicken, 20% are proteins, 70.3% is water and only 9.7% are lipids or fats.

  • The proteins that inspire Fitness

Chicken contains up to nine amino acids: tryptophan, valine, threonine, histidine, isoleucine, leucine, lysine, methionine and phenylalanine. Thanks to them, for example, we reduce stress levels, prevent heart disease and maintain and improve our muscles.  

  • Easy and light digestion

Chicken does not stimulate the production of acids in the stomach or gastric motility, which makes it a highly recommended meat for people with digestion problems or who are going through a temporary gastric illness.

  •  The versatility that the most foodies are looking for

Chicken is an animal from which the vast majority of its parts can be used in different types of preparations, whether baked, grilled, boiled, stewed, breaded, stewed or even en papillote. Yes, it is important to take into account the age of the chicken to determine the type of cooking. The younger the pieces are, the more advisable they are to prepare them in the oven, while the older ones require longer cooking times such as stews and stews.