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Birds are for summer

The lightest, most nutritious, tasty and versatile meat is served grilled and with a Spanish accent.


Madrid, June 6, 2025The coals are ready, the tables are filled with friends, and the kitchen relaxes without losing a single bit of flavor. Summer invites us to eat better, lighter meals, with local produce and dishes that adapt to the rhythm of long days and endless nights. And in that equation, Spanish poultry, certified with the Aves de España quality seal, is positioned as the star product of the summer.


For all these reasons, AVIANZA, the Spanish Interprofessional Poultry Meat Association, invites you to rediscover the benefits of chicken, turkey, and quail during the summer season: healthy, light, nutritious, economical, easy to prepare on the grill, in the oven, or cold, and perfect for sharing at any summer gathering, from an informal dinner to a meal in the garden.


And since action speaks louder than words, AVIANZA wanted to once again celebrate its traditional barbecue, where grilled poultry took center stage. The gardens of the Bancal restaurant mansion were the perfect setting to enjoy a top-notch menu prepared by chef Miguel F. Vidal, proving that summer, if it tastes like anything, it tastes like poultry. The entire menu featured nods to Galicia, the chef's hometown, and, as expected, its award-winning empanada (Best Galician empanada at Madrid Fusión 2025) couldn't be missing, which this time was reinvented with chicken and mushrooms.


Poultry is an important source of high-quality protein and vitamins (B3 and B6), with a low calorie and cholesterol content. This white meat is a pillar of the Mediterranean diet and a healthy diet. Highly digestible, it provides phosphorus, iron, and potassium, and also contains essential amino acids for our bodies.

A fresh and fun menu, like summer


The menu kicked off with three grilled dishes: Turkey lollipop with country-style egg yolk and dashi, Chicken skewer with yogurt sauce, and Quail marinated with garlic, honey, and rosemary.


These recipes were followed by a wide variety of savory pinchos designed to reinterpret classic summer cuisine with a poultry twist: from surprising quail and truffle croquettes to turkey meatballs in green sauce, nuggets with mustard and honey sauce, Galician chicken empanada with mushrooms, and, the icing on the cake, a roast chicken filloa with San Simón béchamel and poblano mole, which will be added to Bancal's menu starting next week throughout the summer.


"We want to encourage a return to the essentials, to quality, local, and flavorful products. Chicken, turkey, and quail are a smart and delicious choice for summer. These initiatives are an invitation to enjoy more, cook better, and eat meaningfully," explains Avianza. Spain is one of the largest producers of poultry meat in the European Union, with nearly 1.7 million tons annually and a network of more than 5,000 farms and integrated companies that generate more than 40,000 direct and indirect jobs. A value chain that not only feeds millions of homes but also contributes to territorial balance, rural development, and the economic sustainability of many regions.


This summer campaign not only champions responsible and local consumption, but does so with style, flavor, and creativity. Because if you have something to celebrate this summer, do it with birds.

Barbecued poultry is the perfect option for summer meals.
Chicken skewer with yogurt sauce.

Turkey lollipop with country yolk and dashi.

Roasted chicken filloa with San Simón bechamel and mole poblano.
Quail marinated with garlic, honey and rosemary.
A moment from AVIANZA's poultry barbecue.
AVIANZA team with Bancal chef Miguel F. Vidal.
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AVIANZA celebrates the Spanish poultry sector's big day by signing the first Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the China Meat Association (CMA).

The association held its General Assembly, Summit 2025, and the traditional poultry barbecue.

  • The AVIANZA General Assembly was the setting for both organizations to ratify this declaration of intent to begin cooperating following the historic opening of the Chinese market to Spanish poultry meat, promoted by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food.
  • The Avianza Summit 2025 brought together experts to discuss misinformation, hoaxes about food and livestock, geopolitics, and food sustainability.
  • The day concluded with the now traditional poultry barbecue, celebrating the industry's drive and unity.

Madrid, June 4, 2025The Spanish Interprofessional Poultry Meat Association (AVIANZA) held its annual conference yesterday in Madrid with a packed program that brought together key industry representatives to take stock, reflect on current challenges, and, at the end, toast the future of the Spanish poultry sector.


The day started with the AVIANZA General Assembly, which brought together members of the interprofessional association, which represents more than 961 companies, farmers, and professionals linked to the sector. This meeting addressed the main pillars of growth in the poultry meat sector in Spain and other international markets, the need to strengthen outreach and communication projects for consumers to highlight local products, their quality, sustainability, and animal welfare, and highlighted one of the major milestones of the year: the opening of the Chinese market to Spanish poultry meat exports. This progress, the result of intense joint efforts between the Spanish government, led by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food, along with the private sector and other entities and administrations, represents a strategic step to strengthen the internationalization of the sector and position Spain in one of the most important markets worldwide.


The AVIANZA General Assembly was also the venue chosen by the China Meat Association to sign the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between both organizations, which allows them to begin cooperation following the historic opening of the Chinese market to Spanish poultry meat thanks to the new protocol signed on April 28 by the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Luis Planas, and the Vice Minister of Customs of China, Weihong Lyu. The virtual signature was signed by Jordi Montfort, Secretary General of Avianza, and Chen Wei, Vice President and Secretary General of the China Meat Association. Also present at the event was Bo Shi, CMA commercial representative, as well as representatives of the Chinese Embassy in Spain as guarantors of the agreement.


Both Josep Solé, President of AVIANZA, and Jordi Montfort, Secretary General, were able to give members firsthand accounts of the Spanish delegation's recent prospecting trip to China, which aimed to strengthen commercial, logistical, and technical ties between the two countries. "The opening of the Chinese market and the signing of the memorandum of understanding with the CMA represents a collective victory and recognition of the serious and constant work of the Spanish poultry sector. But we don't stop there: this is just the beginning of a new era in which we aim to continue leading, innovating, and defending the value of our products globally, and for which we need to be more united than ever as a sector and as a country," stated President Josep Solé.

AVIANZA SUMMIT 2025

During the afternoon, the El Beatriz Auditorium (Madrid) was the stage for the Avianza Summit 2025, a space for dialogue and analysis on the current challenges facing the poultry industry. The meeting began with a presentation by science communicator José M. Mulet, who explained how misinformation and hoaxes can negatively impact the reputation and operations of companies in the sector.


Next, Carlos Carnero, senior advisor at Vinces Consulting and former MEP, offered an overview of geopolitics and the global economic context, providing key insights into the international environment facing the agri-food sector.


One of the afternoon's highlights was the roundtable on sustainability, which discussed the role of the poultry sector in building a healthy and responsible food system. Key speakers included Mauricio García de Quevedo (FIAB), Inés Grenho Ajuda (Eurogroup for Animals), Pedro Gallardo (PP), and María Luisa Faneca (PSOE), moderated by journalist Pilar Velasco.


TRADITIONAL POULTRY BARBECUE AS THE FINISHING TOUCH

As a festive closing, AVIANZA held its traditional poultry barbecue This event kicks off summer and promotes the consumption of poultry during the summer season. Attendees, including journalists from the gastronomy, lifestyle, food, and meat industries, as well as prominent figures from the poultry sector and institutional representatives, were able to enjoy a tasting of national poultry products in a relaxed atmosphere in the gardens of the Bancal restaurant. Chef Miguel Vidal delighted attendees with appetizing recipes such as Turkey Lollipop with Free-Range Yolk and Dashi; Chicken Skewer with Yogurt Sauce; and Quail Marinated with Garlic, Honey, and Rosemary, among others.

The celebration of this important day for the poultry sector consolidates AVIANZA as an institutional and strategic leader in promoting the sector in Spain and its international reach.

Moment of the signing of the memorandum between the Chinese Meat Association and AVIANZA.
Moment of the AVIANZA General Assembly.
Attendees at the AVIANZA General Assembly.
Bird Barbecue Time.
AVIANZA team with chef Miguel F Vidal, responsible for the Poultry Barbecue menu

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AVIANZA travels to China to strengthen trade ties ahead of the upcoming opening of the Spanish poultry market.

Madrid, May 27, 2025. The Spanish Interprofessional Poultry Meat Association (AVIANZA) has made a significant prospecting visit to China to prepare the ground for the imminent opening of the Spanish poultry market, strengthening commercial, logistical, and technical ties between the two countries following the approval of the new protocol for the export of Spanish poultry meat to the Asian country, signed by the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food, Luis Planas, and the Vice Minister of Chinese Customs, Weihong Lyu, on April 28. 

During the mission, carried out from May 18 to 22, Josep Solé, president of AVIANZA, and Jordi Montfort, secretary general of AVIANZA, held key meetings with importers, authorities, sector associations, and large Chinese companies, exploring export opportunities for Spanish chicken, turkey, and quail meat to one of the world's most important markets.

Key meetings in Shanghai and Beijing

AVIANZA's institutional agenda included a meeting in Shanghai with Tang Food LTD (Zilou Wang and Bai Ruxue), the country's leading chicken importers, who are particularly interested in chicken wings and legs, as well as Spanish turkey meat. The delegation also held a meeting with JIA Logistics, one of the leading customs agencies in the port of Tianjin, to learn firsthand about import procedures through the China Customs (GACC) system and explore digital tools to facilitate business operations.

As the leading interprofessional poultry meat association in Spain, Avianza represents more than 95% of the country's producers, farmers, and integrators. Another meeting of the delegation led by Josep Solé and Jordi Montfort was with Chen Wei, president of the China Meat Association (CMA), along with other representatives of the organization. Both parties agreed to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on June 3 at the AVIANZA General Assembly, which will promote technical, commercial, and industrial cooperation between the meat sectors of Spain and China. Furthermore, AVIANZA was invited to join the Meat Club, a strategic forum to address technical, health, and commercial issues, including challenges such as avian influenza and regionalization.

Opportunity analysis

This prospecting trip also included a visit to Dachan Foods, one of China's largest poultry producers, located in Anhui Province. The aim was to gain a closer look at its processes and products, identifying important synergies and opportunities for Spanish producers.

Logistics and regulatory matters were also discussed, with a visit to the Port of Tianjin, where AVIANZA met with representatives from China Customs (GACC) and the Tianjin Free Trade Zone (DFTP). They reviewed in detail the operational processes for inspection and customs clearance of meat products, which are essential for ensuring a smooth and secure flow of trade.

The visit concluded on Thursday, the 22nd, at Shandong Yubang Food Group Co. LTD., where they analyzed types of chicken products and by-products that could be revalued in the Spanish market, opening up new lines of business and industrial use.

A strategic opportunity for the Spanish poultry sector

China is one of the world's largest meat importers, with more than 2,000 meat companies and 6,400 CMA members, which accounts for 70% of the country's meat imports.

AVIANZA, which represents more than 951 million poultry producers in Spain, believes this mission is a fundamental step in ensuring the entry of Spanish products into this market, consolidating the sector's prestige and international competitiveness.

"The interest we have seen from Chinese authorities and companies confirms the potential of our poultry production, both in terms of quality and ability to meet international demands. After several years of negotiation and preparation by the Spanish poultry sector, we see how understanding between the two countries is a reality," said Josep Solé, president of AVIANZA, who led this mission.

In the coming months, AVIANZA will continue working with Spanish and Chinese authorities to finalize the technical and commercial agreements that will allow for the effective start of Spanish poultry exports to China, thus opening up new opportunities for the country's companies and producers.

Josep Solé and Jordi Montfort with representatives of Chinese Customs (GACC).
AVIANZA viaja a China para reforzar los lazos comerciales ante la próxima apertura del mercado avícola español
Visit to Shandong Yubang Food Group Co. LTD.
La visita de prospección de AVIANZA les ha llevado a Shanghái y Beijing.
AVIANZA's prospecting visit has taken them to Shanghai and Beijing.
La repesentación de AVIANZa en Duchando Foods.
AVIANZA's representation at Duchando Foods.
Visita con el director de Comercio y Promoción de la Zona de Libre comercio del puerto de Tianjing (DFTP Free Trade Zone-Tianjin Port Dongjiang area Administrative Commision) Sr. Zhang Chao.
Visit with Mr. Zhang Chao, Director of Trade and Promotion of the Tianjing Port Free Trade Zone (DFTP-Tianjin Port Dongjiang Area Administrative Commission).

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Avianza confirms the opening of the Chinese market to Spanish poultry meat as a strategic milestone for the sector.

Madrid, April 30, 2025At Avianza, the Spanish Interprofessional Poultry Meat Association, we would like to highlight the signing of the new bilateral agreement between Spain and China, which will allow the export of Spanish poultry meat to the Asian giant. This opening represents a decisive step in the internationalization of the national poultry sector and responds to a long-standing demand from our companies and producers, which we have been working on together with public administrations since 2020.


The agreement, signed last Monday in Madrid by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food and the General Administration of Customs of China, opens a high-value trade route to one of the world's markets with the highest demand for poultry meat. At Avianza, we believe this opening not only expands the export horizon but also strengthens Spain's competitiveness as an international supplier of food with the highest quality standards.


“The signing of this protocol is excellent news for poultry companies, many of which have worked for years to be ready to export to a market as demanding as China,” says Jordi Montfort, Secretary General of Avianza. “This achievement is the result of public-private collaboration and the sector's constant efforts to meet the highest health and production standards.” He adds: “Since 2020, our interprofessional association has focused on the internationalization of the Spanish poultry meat sector, with joint initiatives with MAPA and ICEX, as well as the European Commission, to reach new markets in the Middle East (United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, etc.), Mexico, South America, several Southeast Asian countries, and China as a major market to conquer.”


From now on, the process still requires several steps to facilitate the arrival of Spanish poultry meat to this market. The first step is the negotiation of the corresponding certificate, the visit of inspectors and auditors from Chinese agencies, the subsequent registration of companies with CEXGAN (the Chinese Customs Agency), and the final registration in the Chinese Customs system for the respective plants to be registered for export.


In addition to the poultry meat agreement, both parties have signed a work plan to implement electronic signatures on export certificates, which will streamline processes, reduce bureaucracy, and strengthen the security of trade.


Spanish poultry meat thus gains access to a strategic market with enormous growth potential and capacity to absorb products that face greater barriers elsewhere. This new avenue will also improve the sector's negotiating position in other third countries and contribute to consolidating its position in the global market.

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AVIANZA statement on the impact of the blackout on the poultry sector

The Spanish poultry sector has reacted quickly and effectively to the blackout, thanks to the commitment of the more than 5,000 farms, hatcheries, and integrators, among others, that make up our value chain. Despite the magnitude of the power outage, incidents have been very isolated, and the sector's response has allowed chicken breeding and incubation to continue safely.


The farms and hatcheries have demonstrated a high level of preparedness, most of them having emergency systems such as generators, which in some cases are even duplicated in strategic facilities. This has ensured both animal welfare and the maintenance of critical incubation processes, especially in such a technologically advanced and demanding environment as ours.


Unlike other meat sectors, poultry requires a highly coordinated operation, with processes ranging from incubation to fresh meat management, processing into prepared meat, and distribution within very tight deadlines. This requires superior responsiveness and technical expertise, as well as constant planning, as we demonstrated during other events such as the pandemic, Filomena, and the DANA.


In the case of processing plants, as these are industrial facilities, many do not have generators, which has caused interruptions at key stages of animal processing. When there is any doubt about the integrity of the product, especially due to a break in the cold chain, the decision has been made to preemptively recall the meat, thus ensuring that no compromised product reaches the distribution channel.


The recovery of activity is underway at all levels: farms, incubators, processing rooms, and distribution. In some cases, it was restored yesterday, and in others it is happening today. We are still evaluating the possible effects on fertility in the incubators, as we will have to wait until the eggs hatch to determine if there has been any disruption.


We would like to deeply express our gratitude for the efforts of all industry professionals, who have once again demonstrated their ability to adapt to extraordinary situations. Thanks to this prior work and our solid logistics network, the sector maintains its commitment to the supply, quality, and food safety that Spanish consumers expect.


Spain has a robust, responsible, and independent poultry industry, capable of responding reliably even in the most complex scenarios. And it has proven it once again.

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Avianza promotes the poultry sector at Meat Attraction 2025

The Spanish Interprofessional Association of Poultry Meat is positioned as a reference in the international fair of the meat sector with gastronomic activities and professional meetings

Madrid, February 25, 2025.- Meat Attraction 2025 has kicked off today in Madrid, consolidating its position as the key meeting point for the most important players in the meat sector at a global level. Avianza, the Spanish Interprofessional Association of Poultry Meat, is participating prominently in the event, representing the value of the national poultry industry and reinforcing its leadership as one of the main meat sectors in Europe.

Avianza has created a unique space in Hall 4 (stand 4B13), designed to host meetings between industry professionals and to offer visitors a detailed overview of the progress, production and innovation in poultry meat in Spain. With more than 40,000 direct jobs generated, the poultry sector is key to the country's economy and is reaffirmed as the second largest producer of poultry meat in the European Union.

One of the main attractions of the Avianza stand is the presentation of the Spanish Poultry Quality Certificate, an initiative that guarantees the quality, traceability and food safety of chicken, turkey and quail meat produced in Spain. This seal endorses the high standards of sustainability, animal welfare and exhaustive control followed by national poultry companies, reinforcing confidence in Spanish poultry products.

The interprofessional organization has welcomed the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food to its space, a meeting where they were able to share their vision of the future of the sector and their concern about the EU-Mercosur agreement and the transport law, among others. 

Show cookings and live culinary experiences

In addition, Avianza offers a series of gastronomic experiences in its space, where visitors will be able to enjoy show cooking by renowned chef Sergio Fernández and popular chicken chef and cook Raúl de KOC. These gastronomy experts will demonstrate various ways of preparing poultry meat, with recipes that highlight the versatility and flavour of Spanish birds.

On Tuesday, February 25 at 1:30 p.m., Sergio Fernández delighted attendees with a menu consisting of:

  • Chicken with shrimps
  • Quails with mole poblano
  • Turkey and cereal crunchburger

On Wednesday, February 26 at 2:00 p.m., Raúl de KOC will offer a workshop on chicken butchering techniques and will present innovative recipes such as:

  • Oriental Chicken Stir Fry
  • Quail legs with Korean BBQ
  • Mini Turkey Smash Burger

These culinary shows aim to inspire chefs and restaurateurs to include poultry meat in their menus, highlighting its nutritional value and adaptability to all types of dishes.

A key sector for Spain and Europe

Jordi Montfort, Secretary General of Avianza, has highlighted the importance of the association's presence at the fair: “Being part of Meat Attraction is essential for us, as it allows us to continue to showcase the wealth of the Spanish poultry sector at an international level. It is a unique opportunity to position ourselves as a benchmark and share with the world the effort and dedication of our industry.”

With its presence at Meat Attraction 2025, Avianza reinforces its commitment to the promotion of Spanish poultry meat, bringing the public closer to both excellence

Marta Lafarque (Avianza Internationalization); Jordi Montfort (Avianza General Secretary); the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Luis Planas; Josep Solé (Avianza President) and Arán Zaldívar (Avianza Technical Deputy Director).

Moment of the cooking show of poultry meat from Spain with chef Sergio Fernández

Sergio Fernández preparing the quails.

The Avianza team at the poultry sector stand at Meat Attraction.

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Avianza warns of recent food alerts from the European Commission and questions Mercosur's food security

Madrid, February 18, 2025. In recent weeks, the European Commission's Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF Window) has issued several alert notifications linked to poultry products from Brazil, which has revived concerns about food safety in Mercosur countries. These alerts include the detection of pesticide residues and chlorinated chemicals, which are not permitted in the European Union, as well as the presence of pathogens such as Salmonella in meat products. For this reason, their entry has been refused, but it is impossible to verify the 100% of shipments from Brazil. 

From Avianza, the Spanish Interprofessional Association of Poultry Meat, we underline the importance of strengthening controls on imports from Mercosur countries, especially at a time when trade agreements are being sought that could increase the entry of these products into the European market. The growing list of alerts issued by the RASFF exposes the vulnerabilities of the food safety system of these countries and raises serious doubts about the quality and compliance with the health standards required in the EU.

Furthermore, the recent European Commission report, “Final of audit carried out in Brazil from 15 April to 3 May 2024 in order to evaluate the animal health controls in place, in particular on avian influenza in relation to the export of poultry, eggs and their products to the European Union”, calls into question the capacity of the Brazilian authorities to diagnose outbreaks of avian influenza early. The document warns that, although the system offers certain guarantees on compliance with import requirements, surveillance for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) may not be sufficient to detect the disease in time, which increases uncertainties regarding the control of exported products.

In this regard, Avianza reiterates its concern about the impact that the Mercosur agreement would have on the European poultry sector. According to the Rabobank report, "EU-Mercosur agreement: Implications for food and agribusiness", this agreement would allow the entry of 180,000 additional tons of poultry meat from Mercosur, which represents an increase of 581 TP3T with respect to current imports from this region and 201 TP3T with respect to total poultry imports in the EU. This increase, together with the deficiencies in Brazilian health controls, could put European food safety at risk, compared to the strict controls that European producers comply with, as reflected in the recent declaration of Spain as free of avian flu by the World Organisation for Animal Health.

Faced with this situation, Avianza urges European authorities to assess the impact of these products on consumer health and to prioritise local production of poultry meat, which is subject to strict quality controls and certifications. It is essential to defend the European poultry industry, which guarantees complete traceability and complies with the most rigorous animal welfare and food safety regulations, offering consumers safe, top-quality products.

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AVIANZA once again brings “Poultry from Spain” to Gulfood Dubai, the largest agri-food fair in the Middle East

  • The prestigious international food and beverage fair has started today and will run until Friday, February 21 at the Dubai World Trade Center
  • The poultry interprofessional has a presence in the ICEX space, where the Poultry of Spain has an area of 48m2, where six important poultry companies show their products and production processes to visitors.
  • With this action, Avianza is able to demonstrate the quality, capacity for innovation, as well as the commitment to animal welfare, sustainability and food safety of the Spanish poultry sector. 

Dubai, February 17, 2025.- The 2025 edition of Gulfood Dubai has kicked off this morning at the Dubai World Trade Center, consolidating its position as the largest agri-food event in the Middle East. AVIANZA, the Spanish Interprofessional Association of Poultry Meat, is once again present at this international forum with a large space within the ICEX Spain, Export and Investment pavilion, called “Poultry from Spain”. Within the area dedicated to the Spanish poultry sector, six large poultry companies, such as Coren, Iberdigest, Oblanca, Subirats, Urgasa and Vall Companys, have their own space to showcase their products and production processes to visitors. 

The presence at Gulfood Dubai is part of Avianza's internationalisation strategy and its agreement with ICEX, in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, so this will be a key week to promote the competitive advantages of the Spanish poultry industry to distributors, restaurateurs and consumers, internationally recognised for its quality, innovation and high standards in animal welfare, sustainability and food safety. In this regard, the Avianza team, headed by Jordi Montfort, general secretary, and Marta Lafarque, head of internationalisation, will be receiving representatives of companies and associations interested in establishing alliances with the Spanish poultry sector in the interprofessional space. 

“Participation in such renowned fairs as Gulfood is key to positioning Spanish poultry products in a region of great importance for our international expansion, such as the Middle East. This event represents an indisputable platform to present and exalt the excellence of our production” says Jordi Montfort.

Representatives of Avianza, the six poultry companies and OFECOME at the Poultry from Spain space at Gulfood Dubai.

“Poultry from Spain” space within the ICEX stand.

Meetings at the Avianza area in Gulfood Dubai.

Members of OFECOME, representatives of Coren, Iberdigest, Oblanca, Subirats, Urgasa and Vall Companys and the Avianza team in the space dedicated to poultry meat.

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The FEMP approves the creation of the Network of Local Meat-Producing Entities

It arises from the agreement with the meat interprofessionals

  • Its objective is to defend, promote and give visibility to the livestock-meat activity and to claim its contribution to the rural world and the maintenance of its economic fabric.
  • The president of the Provincial Council of Ávila and of the FEMP Agriculture Commission, Carlos García, has been chosen to preside over the Network


January 23, 2025The Governing Board of the Spanish Federation of Municipalities and Provinces (FEMP) has approved the creation of the Network of Local Meat-Producing Entities, with the aim of defending, promoting and giving visibility to the relevance of the meat-producing activity and claiming its contribution to the rural world and the maintenance of its economic fabric, highlighting its role as a key element for population fixation and territorial cohesion.


The president of the Agriculture, Livestock, Forest Management and Rural Economy Commission of the FEMP and the Provincial Council of Ávila, Carlos García, has been elected to preside over the Livestock-Meat Network.


The Livestock-Meat Forum, which brings together the six interprofessional organisations in the sector (ASICI, AVIANZA, INTERCUN, INTERPOVIC, INTERPORC and ROVACUNO) has highlighted the importance of this new action in the rural area, arising from the agreement signed with the FEMP with the intention of being the basis for communication and collaboration between the private and public sectors at municipal level.


With the creation of this new network, the aim is to transfer good practices, develop awareness-raising activities and advise municipalities on all aspects related to livestock and industrial activity carried out in their territorial area, as well as launch activities to promote the sector.

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AVIANZA is part of the BIOTEGANIA project to improve animal health and livestock sustainability 

  • The initiative works on a comprehensive solution to control and prevent the transmission of diseases, optimize logistics and production processes and reduce environmental impact.l.
  • The BIOTEGANIA project was created to address the challenges and limitations of the agri-food sector through new technologies.
  • Funded by the CDTI and the State Research Agency of the Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities of the Government of Spain, it has a consortium made up of seven companies and six research centers.

Livestock farming is a key activity to ensure that people have adequate access to the protein necessary to meet their nutritional needs. The pig and poultry sectors represent nearly 11% of Spanish GDP and employ more than 700,000 people.

Despite its importance, this sector faces multiple challenges and limitations such as the control of greenhouse gas emissions, nitrates and phosphorus, the need to restrict the use of antibiotics or the improvement of animal welfare. These are challenges that must inevitably be faced in order to achieve its goals. ensure the sustainability of production in an ethical and responsible manner.

To achieve this, it is essential to improve the overall health of animals and develop new technologies, methods and practices that make the sector more efficient, competitive and environmentally friendly, and which also takes into account the entire livestock value chain.

In this context, the BIOTEGANIA project was born, funded by the CDTI and the State Research Agency of the Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities of the Government of Spain.

The initiative aims to develop a system that integrates different biotechnological, digital and artificial intelligence tools for the detection, prevention, control and treatment of emerging communicable diseases and for the optimization of logistics and production processes in the agri-food sector. In this way, through sensors and advanced diagnostics, the application of biosecurity and biocontainment, and phage therapy, the aim is to offer the food value chain a comprehensive solution, promoting significant environmental, social and economic benefits that will improve the competitiveness of livestock farming.

Social impact

The project will respond to two problems of great importance to society, such as: protection, welfare and sustainability of farm animals, and the safety of the food we consume.

On the one hand, it will contribute to improving animal health and welfare by reducing non-communicable diseases. At the same time, environmental issues will be addressed, promoting the ecological transition by reducing the impact of waste and the water and CO footprint.2 in livestock production.

Likewise, the initiative will help improve the quality and safety of the food we consume, reducing the potential transmission of zoonotic pathogens and antimicrobial resistance through the consumption of contaminated food, which will help ensure food safety and protect consumer health.

This research and knowledge transfer project involves the collaboration between seven companies and six research centres. In the business field they participate Quartet SL of Jorge Group; Sanchez Romero Carvajal Jabugo SAU of the Osborne Group; Cobb Española SA of Cobb Group Europe; White AVICOLA SL from Grupo Oblanca; Vital Professional Services SERPROVIT SL; Animal Data Analytics ADA SL; and Exopol SLU. On the other hand, in the scientific-technological field it has the participation of the technological center AZTI (Basque Country), the Poultry Quality and Animal Feed Center of the Valencian Community (CECAV), the Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB), the Cardenal Herrera University (UCH-CEU), the Complutense University of Madrid (UCM) and the Polytechnic University of Valencia ((UPV). In addition, the project is supported by ANPROGAPOR (National Association of Pig Producers) and AVIANZA (Interprofessional Association of Poultry Meat), which will promote the dissemination of the project's progress in both sectors and enhance the continuity of the project and the exploitation of its results.

Image resource from Avianza.