New investments expand poultry breeding facilities and increase parent stock supply
CAMPINAS, Brazil – Aviagen® has announced a US $35 million (R $190 million) investment to expand its grandparent (GP) and parent stock (PS) poultry production capacity in Brazil.
This reflects the company’s focus on supporting the continued demand for the Ross® 308 AP broiler breeder, while ensuring a reliable supply to meet the needs of the Brazilian poultry sector and the wider South American market.
The expansion combines upgraded production facilities with advanced logistics management systems, strengthening supply security and helping customers maintain consistent performance across their operations.
Construction underway in Sarutaiá for a GP production facility
Of the total investment, USD $13 million (R $70 million) has been allocated to the extension of the great grandparent (GGP) farm in Sarutaiá for grandparent production, as well as the GP hatchery in Santa Cruz das Palmeiras.
The modernization of these facilities will add 250,000 GP birds per year to Aviagen’s Brazilian operation.
Acquisition and increased poultry production capacity
Aviagen is also investing US $22 million (R $120 million) to acquire and update the Baú GP farm in Itirapina. This will add 1.3 million parent stock birds to the company’s production capacity by 2027, with the unit expected to reach 2 million birds once operating at full capacity.
Expansion of Baú Farm will support parent stock production
According to Leandro München, Operations Director for Aviagen Brazil, the investment follows the natural growth of the market and the strong field results delivered by the Ross 308 AP from breeders through broiler production to processing performance.
“Our growth in GP and PS production over the past ten years reflects our commitment to delivering exactly the volume our customers request, on the scheduled dates. Every department across the company works toward that goal,” he explained.
Technology for logistics predictability
To complement its operational growth, Aviagen recently implemented a new transport monitoring system. The tool was developed to bring greater predictability to customers’ farms and operations by allowing real-time tracking throughout the logistics process.
The centralization of data and documents helps customers plan chick placements more accurately and with greater confidence. It supports faster decision-making and helps customers respond more quickly to changing needs.
Logistics predictability and market focus
These recent investments strengthen the company’s strategy to provide customers with greater security in the supply of genetic stock. As a result, Aviagen has fully met delivery schedules across all regions since the beginning of 2026.
According to Ivan Pupo Lauandos, President of Aviagen Latin America, the changes reflect the consistency and resilience of the operation.
“We have made—and will continue to make—the investments needed to optimize our production and ensure our customers receive their flocks exactly as planned, both in volume and on the agreed dates. This R$190 million investment reflects our long-term commitment to supporting the growth of poultry production in Brazil and across Latin America, while breeding customer success through reliable supply and long-term support.”