Aviagen recently announced it plans to build a new hatchery in Longview, Texas in response to strong demand for broiler breeding stock in North America.
“Slated for completion in July 2022, the brand new state-of-the-art hatchery will represent an estimated investment of $27 million and will bring 95 new full-time jobs to the Longview area,” Aviagen said in a press release. “With the ability to set 1.1 million eggs per week, the Parent Stock hatchery will supply customers both domestically in North America and internationally.”
Longview, Texas was chosen for its proximity to regional and international airports and its biosecure location away from other bird populations.
“Even throughout the pandemic, our North American customers have enjoyed a strong demand for healthy, affordable chicken meat,” President of Aviagen North America Marc de Beer said. “We are committed to securing the supply of quality Parent Stock to help our customers put food on the tables of families throughout North America and around the world. The new hatchery in Longview will play a big part in this goal.”
The new hatchery will be Aviagen’s ninth in North America and first in Texas.
