The company has seen a steady uptick in foreign purchase orders since bird flu outbreaks were reported in many countries. APICHART JINAKULThai poultry exports are likely to continue their growth this year as many countries restrict imports of US poultry in light of a bird flu outbreak. More importantly, Mr Prasit said, South Korea itself is also suffering a bird flu problem, opening more room for Thai poultry shipments to the country. "Thailand's poultry exports are promising, while the Livestock Development Department has tightened the inspection of all poultry production processes to ensure maximum safety in Thai poultry shipments," he said. This year, the company forecasts overall poultry shipments rising to 780,0000 tonnes, worth 110 billion baht.

Source: Bangkok Post March 10, 2017 00:33 UTC