For Immediate Release
International Production & Processing Expo
Tucker, Ga. - December 16, 2025

Poultry Market Intelligence Forum to Deliver Economic, Policy & Sustainability Insights at 2026 IPPE

The U.S. Poultry & Egg Association will host its annual Poultry Market Intelligence Forum at the 2026 International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) in Atlanta, Ga. This year’s forum will be held from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. EST on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026, and is complimentary for all registered IPPE attendees.

The program will feature leading economic, policy and sustainability experts offering insight into the current state of the global poultry industry and their outlook for 2026. In addition, speakers will address key challenges facing the sector, explore how the United States and international poultry supply chains are positioned for the future, and discuss strategies for improving communication and combating misinformation. The speakers and topics to be covered include:

• Economic Update
  Brian Earnest, economist 
  CoBank
• 2026 Washington Update
  Christian Richter, principal
  The Policy Group
• Connecting the Supply Chain: New Sustainability Insights for Poultry & Eggs 
  Ryan Bennett, executive director 
  U.S. Roundtable for Sustainable Poultry & Eggs / International Poultry Welfare Alliance

IPPE will offer a series of complimentary educational programs in addition to the Poultry Market Intelligence Forum. IPPE will take place at the Georgia World Congress Center. For more information and to register and reserve housing for the 2026 IPPE, visit ippexpo.org.

2026 IPPE SHOW DATES/HOURS: 
Tuesday, Jan. 27: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. EST
Wednesday, Jan. 28: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. EST
Thursday, Jan. 29: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. EST

About IPPE
The International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) is a collaboration of three shows - International Feed Expo, International Meat Expo and the International Poultry Expo - representing the entire chain of protein production and processing. The event is sponsored by the American Feed Industry Association (AFIA), the Meat Institute and U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY).

About AFIA
Founded in 1909, the American Feed Industry Association (AFIA), based in Arlington, Va., is the world's largest organization devoted exclusively to representing the business, legislative and regulatory interests of the U.S. animal food industry and its suppliers. The organization's membership is comprised of more than 650 domestic and international companies that represent the total feed industry-manufacturers of commercial and integrated feed and pet food, ingredient suppliers, pharmaceutical companies, industry support and equipment manufacturers. AFIA members manufacture more than 75% of the feed and 70% of the non-grain ingredients used in the country. AFIA is also recognized as the leader on international industry developments and holds membership in the International Feed Industry Federation (IFIF).

About the Meat Institute
The Meat Institute represents the full community of people and companies who make the majority of meat American families rely on every day. The Meat Institute's hands-on regulatory and technical expertise, proactive advocacy, unique convening power, collaboration within and beyond animal agriculture, and sector-leading continuous improvement initiatives drive relationships and resources that ensure meat continues to be a vital, trusted pillar of healthy diets and thriving communities for generations to come. To learn more, visit MeatInstitute.org.

About USPOULTRY
U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY) is the All Feather Association progressively serving its poultry and egg members through research, education, communications and technical services. Founded in 1947, USPOULTRY is based in Tucker, Georgia.

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