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It is hard to judge a show if it is your first visit. Victam Asia 2010 has been billed as the "biggest ever" and, talking to exhibitors, the commercial stands occupied more space this year than in previous editions.

However, in comparison with European shows, the number of attendees seemed low.

Victam does not attract the crowds that some other shows do but again, talking to exhibitors, their impression was that visitor numbers wer

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The UK's farmers are thought to be "delighted", as today saw the introduction of the new Groceries Supply Code of Practice.

Under the Code, practices such as altering supply terms retrospectively, or asking suppliers to fund promotions such as two-for-one deals, are outlawed.

For years, farmers and suppliers in the UK have been complaining of unfair dealings and unreasonable demands from the major supermarket chains. The new rules will give them access to independent arbitration and potect the… Continue

In conjunction with US television personality, Mike Rowe, industry association United Egg Producers has produced a video supporting US egg farmers.

This is part of United Egg Producers' continued consumer education programme following recent challenges to commercial egg production in California and other US states, but could be the inspiration for similar initiatives in any market. Take a look:

http://www.usaeggfarming.com

Have you heard the one about the woman who went out to buy a turkey and did not return home for 30 days?

No? I thought not. The answer lies partly in a previous blog post, and also in the fact that she lives in a particularly remote part of the UK. The full story can be found at:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/highlands_and_islands/8467242.stm

Joking apart, if there should be a generous company out there… Continue

We'd all like a crystal ball, but sadly there is no easy way to predict the future. Nevertheless, it is possible to gauge opinion, and trade shows and surveys can be a pretty good way to do so.

That's why WATT PoultryUSA, Poultry International and Industria Avicola, in conjunction with Pfizer Poultry Health, are conducting a survey of poultry professionals to discover what they think of their industry now, and how they think the future will unfold. The survey results will be published across ou… Continue