“The Italian poultry sector confirms its solidity despite the uncertainties and fears linked to an uncertain and challenging geopolitical and market context, an evolving European regulatory framework and concerns related to the spread of the avian influenza virus in Europe,” declared Antonio Forlini , president of Unaitalia, during the assembly of the national association of the Italian poultry sector.
"We boast an integrated supply chain model that combines efficiency, dynamism, and the ability to evolve and expand our offering, meeting new market and consumer needs. This year, we celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Unaitalia poultry labeling guidelines, a strategic asset for the sector that clearly captures this reality, ensuring traceability and consistency of voluntary labeling information throughout the supply chain. Seventy-six percent of national production currently adheres to the Unaitalia guidelines," Forlini continues, "and by 2024, a third of Italian production will certify farm animal welfare parameters that exceed legal limits, including the use of environmental enrichment (61%), natural light (66%), reduced stocking densities (33%), and slower-growing genotypes (8.5%), all parameters that reflect a steadily increasing trend year after year."
The process certified by the Regulations is not the result of ideological impositions but rather a forward-thinking choice by the sector. Enshrined in a technical regulation authorized by the Ministry of Agriculture in 2005 and subject to periodic audits by CSQA, a third-party inspection body , the Regulations—now in their eighth revision—summarize the poultry farming vision: the pursuit of the best possible balance between sustainability, accessibility, and competitiveness.
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Source: EfaNews.it