The Catalan poultry sector strengthens its position in the face of global challenges

The Catalan poultry sector maintains a strong pulse in a global environment full of uncertainties and obstacles. Its ability to withstand health threats and push the limits of trade agreements places it in a key position.

The Catalan Poultry Federation (FAC) held its General Assembly on May 27, 2026, in Vilafranca del Penedès, where it addressed the tensions and opportunities that mark the present and future of the poultry industry in Catalonia.

The strength of the Catalan poultry sector in the face of global threats

Health challenges: constant vigilance and coordination

Avian flu remains a headache requiring strict control. The FAC insists on the need for active prevention, with tools that allow anticipating and managing health risks to maintain consumer confidence.

Close coordination with the Administration and veterinary services is a priority to ensure that Catalan farms maintain productive stability and quality.

Geopolitical context: a minefield of uncertainties

International conflicts directly impact prices and basic supplies such as energy and cereals. The FAC, while acknowledging the current strength of the sector, calls for constant monitoring to anticipate cost increases and adjust strategies.

This volatile scenario forces the sector to adapt quickly, as any shock can affect the value chain and, ultimately, the consumer’s pocket.

Trade agreements and the risk to the European production model

The EU-Mercosur agreement under scrutiny

The FAC warns that international treaties can unbalance the market if European standards are not respected. Catalan producers have made a titanic effort to comply with strict regulations on quality, animal welfare, and sustainability.

Allowing products with more relaxed criteria not only puts the sector on a tightrope but can also confuse consumers, who expect safety and traceability.

The FAC, engine and voice of the Catalan poultry sector

Prepared for future challenges

The FAC’s message is one of confidence: a modern and highly technologically advanced sector, defending the European model and the balance between quality and competitiveness.

The reality is that the Catalan poultry sector has a future, even if it is in an environment that continuously tests it.