MHP rated Europe's second largest broiler producer
The agro-industrial holding MHP was rated the second largest broiler producer in Europe, a WATTPoultry study shows.
The company analyzed the performance of more than 330 producers of poultry meat from around the world. According to the published rating, Ukrainian agro-industrial holding MHP was recognized as the second-largest producer of chicken in Europe.
"Ukraine can be and is a competitive country in world markets. It is proved by MHP. Successful Ukrainian business is also successful in the world. This is confirmed by independent international mass media, and most importantly, the trust of millions of consumers of our products in the world. MHP will continue to work for the development of national economy and successfully represent Ukraine on international markets," MHP's Board Chairman Yuri Kosyuk commented.
The top 5 broiler producers:
- LDC (Lambert Dodard Chancereul), France: 578.5 mln head slaughtered annually
- MHP, Ukraine: 478 mln
- Plukon Food Group, Netherlands: 426.4 mln
- Gruppo Veronesi, Italy: 350 mln
- PHW Group, Germany: 350 mln
In the period January-September 2020, chicken meat and edible co-products export from Ukraine amounted to 323.73 thou. t, 7% higher YoY.
