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Euronews
20-02-2025
- Business
- Euronews
Why is Turkey sending thousands of tonnes of eggs to US buyers?
Turkey has started to export masses of eggs to the US this month in response to an outbreak of bird flu across the Atlantic. "A total of 15,000 tonnes of eggs - equivalent to 700 containers - will be shipped," Ibrahim Afyon, chairman of the Egg Producers Central Union in Turkey, told Reuters. "The export will take place through our member companies with the required authorizations, while two firms will coordinate the process," Afyon said. The shipments began this month and will continue until July, under a preliminary agreement, he added. The Turkey-US deal is expected to generate around $26 million (€24.9mn) in export revenue, said Afyon. Bird flu The US is currently working to tackle an outbreak of H5N1 avian influenza, also known as bird flu, which is affecting domestic egg supply. Although bird flu has been present in the US for years, the virus began to infect dairy cattle in 2024. The US' Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) still maintains that bird flu represents a low risk to the general public, although one human patient has died from the virus. With farmers slaughtering hens to limit the spread of the disease, supermarkets have faced egg shortages and prices have been soaring. In 2024, egg prices rose 65% and then another 15% in the month of January alone. It's estimated that about 162 million chickens, turkeys and other birds have been wiped out by the flu since 2022. DOGE layoffs To complicate matters further, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) said on Wednesday that it had accidentally sacked several agency employees working on the state's response to the outbreak. The job cuts were part of a wider plan to cut government costs, spearheaded by the new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) under the leadership of Elon Musk.
Zawya
20-02-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Turkey to export 15,000 tonnes of eggs to US to ease bird flu disruptions
ISTANBUL/CHICAGO: Turkey has begun exporting around 15,000 tonnes of eggs to the United States as a devastating outbreak of bird flu is slashing U.S. production and sending prices soaring, a leading sector official said on Wednesday. Deaths of millions of laying hens imperil U.S. President Donald Trump's pledge to bring down everyday costs, as grocery stores ration supplies and restaurants raise prices for egg dishes. Shipments to the U.S. from Turkey began this month and will continue until July, said Ibrahim Afyon, chairman of the Egg Producers Central Union in Turkey. "The export will take place through our member companies with the required authorizations, while two firms will coordinate the process," Afyon said. "A total of 15,000 tonnes of eggs — equivalent to 700 containers — will be shipped," he added. The U.S. has been working to contain bird flu, which was first detected in dairy cattle in Texas last March and has since spread to more than 970 herds in 17 states. The virus has infected nearly 70 people since April, primarily farm workers exposed to infected poultry or cattle. One person who was infected died. The outbreak in poultry began in 2022 and has wiped out about 162 million chickens, turkeys and other birds, according to U.S. data. A surge in recent infections is fuelling egg shortages. "We support the temporary import of egg products to help ease the strain on the U.S. egg supply," said Chad Gregory, CEO of United Egg Producers, a cooperative that represents U.S. egg farmers. Faced with supply constraints, U.S. companies have sought alternative import markets, leading to negotiations with Turkish producers, Afyon said. The deal is expected to generate around $26 million in export revenue, he added. Turkey ranks among the world's top 10 egg exporters, Afyon said. The U.S. Department of Agriculture had no comment on imports. The agency is rebuilding a stockpile of bird flu vaccines for poultry and granted a conditional license to animal health company Zoetis for a vaccine for chickens. USDA has not yet authorized the use of vaccines. (Reporting by Ceyda Caglayan in Istanbul and Tom Polansek in Chicago, Writing by Ece Toksabay; Editing by Jonathan Spicer, Alexandra Hudson and Bill Berkrot)
Yahoo
19-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Turkey to export 15,000 tonnes of eggs to US amid bird flu disruptions
By Ceyda Caglayan ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Turkey has begun exporting around 15,000 tonnes of eggs to the United States, where an ongoing outbreak of bird flu disrupted supply, sent prices soaring and led to talks with other producers, a leading sector official said on Wednesday. Ibrahim Afyon, chairman of the Egg Producers Central Union (YUM-BIR) in Turkey, told Reuters that shipments began this month and will continue until July. See for yourself — The Yodel is the go-to source for daily news, entertainment and feel-good stories. By signing up, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy. "The export will take place through our member companies with the required authorizations, while two firms will coordinate the process," Afyon said. "A total of 15,000 tonnes of eggs — equivalent to 700 containers — will be shipped." The U.S. has been working to contain the spread of bird flu, which was first detected in dairy cattle in Texas last March and has since spread to multiple states. The virus has infected nearly 70 people since April, including one fatal case, primarily among farm workers exposed to infected poultry or cattle. An outbreak in poultry that began in 2022 has wiped out about 160 million chickens, turkeys and other birds, contributing to egg shortages. In response, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has granted conditional approval to animal health company Zoetis for the use of a bird flu vaccine in poultry. The agency is also rebuilding a stockpile of vaccines tailored to the current strain affecting commercial flocks and wild birds. Faced with supply constraints, U.S. firms have sought alternative import markets, leading to negotiations with Turkish producers, Afyon said. He said the deal is expected to generate around $26 million in export revenue. Turkey ranks among the world's top 10 egg exporters, Afyon added.
Reuters
19-02-2025
- Business
- Reuters
Turkey to export 15,000 tonnes of eggs to US amid bird flu disruptions
ISTANBUL, Feb 19 (Reuters) - Turkey has begun exporting around 15,000 tonnes of eggs to the United States, where an ongoing outbreak of bird flu disrupted supply, sent prices soaring and led to talks with other producers, a leading sector official said on Wednesday. Ibrahim Afyon, chairman of the Egg Producers Central Union (YUM-BIR) in Turkey, told Reuters that shipments began this month and will continue until July. "The export will take place through our member companies with the required authorizations, while two firms will coordinate the process," Afyon said. "A total of 15,000 tonnes of eggs — equivalent to 700 containers — will be shipped." The U.S. has been working to contain the spread of bird flu, which was first detected in dairy cattle in Texas last March and has since spread to multiple states. The virus has infected nearly 70 people since April, including one fatal case, primarily among farm workers exposed to infected poultry or cattle. An outbreak in poultry that began in 2022 has wiped out about 160 million chickens, turkeys and other birds, contributing to egg shortages. In response, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has granted conditional approval to animal health company Zoetis (ZTS.N), opens new tab for the use of a bird flu vaccine in poultry. The agency is also rebuilding a stockpile of vaccines tailored to the current strain affecting commercial flocks and wild birds. read more Faced with supply constraints, U.S. firms have sought alternative import markets, leading to negotiations with Turkish producers, Afyon said. He said the deal is expected to generate around $26 million in export revenue. Turkey ranks among the world's top 10 egg exporters, Afyon added.
