Sales of eggs and poultry up 5% and 6% with sector growth likely

SALES of eggs and poultry have risen 5% and 6% over the past year, according to new figures from Bord Bia.

Further growth next year seems likely as Ireland’s 850 egg and poultry farms are expected to adapt new technologies, attendees at yesterday’s Bord Bia poultry and egg conference in Monaghan were told. The Irish retail egg market is worth €79 million annually, while chicken sales are valued at €175m.

The one-day conference, held in association with the Irish Poultry and Egg Industry at the Hillgrove Hotel, Monaghan, attracted more than 200 delegates ranging from poultry growers and processors to retailers.