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In the latter half of 2025, 5.6 per cent more more chicks were placed for broiler production than in the same period in 2024. Photo: Getty Images Plus
Livestock, News, Poultry/Eggs

Chicken, eggs benefit from demand for economical protein

By Geralyn Wichers 5 hours ago
Reading Time: 2 minutes Strong demand for protein and status as an economical alternative to beef bodes well for chicken and egg demand in 2026 according to recent analysis from Farm Credit Canada.

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Livestock, News

Competitive retail prices bode well for chicken demand in 2025 says FCC

Demand projected to grow despite slowing or even shrinking Canadian population

By Geralyn Wichers January 24, 2025
Reading Time: 2 minutes If chicken’s retail price advantage over beef and pork persists, per capita consumption could rise in 2025 despite slowing population growth says a recent sector outlook from Farm Credit Canada.


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