MEMPHIS, Tenn. (RFD NEWS) — New challenges could limit the broiler industry’s ability to maintain recent production growth, even as consumer demand for chicken continues to rise. A new report from CoBank notes that while chicken demand has been on a decades-long upward trend, opportunities to increase output are becoming more constrained.
Brian Earnest, animal protein economist with CoBank, joined us on Thursday’s Market Day Report to discuss the findings.
In his interview with RFD NEWS, Earnest outlined what has driven long-term growth in consumer demand for chicken and how the broiler industry has historically kept pace with that demand. He also addressed concerns about the obstacles the industry may face if demand continues to climb, particularly in expanding production.
Earnest also touched on whether value-added products, such as chicken strips and nuggets, will remain a key growth area for chicken sales going forward.
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