The recent outbreak of avian flu has caused major disruptions in the global poultry industry, leading to restrictions on the movement and trade of birds and their products. This has created a challenge for the provisioning of poultry to the luxury yacht industry, where high-quality food is an important aspect of the guest experience.
As the disease continues to spread, the supply of poultry products has become increasingly uncertain, and the prices of these products have risen dramatically. Eggs prices have for example more than doubled in price in the US in 2022, rising from €1.93 to €4,25 per dozen. In 2023 with an easing demand the prices have already started to stabilise and slightly lowered while remaining much higher than in 2021. Superyachts, which rely heavily on these products, need help obtaining them. In addition, the stringent health and safety regulations that must be followed when provisioning these vessels make it even more challenging to secure a reliable supply of poultry.
Provisioning poultry products to yachts during an avian flu pandemic requires careful planning and consideration of health and safety regulations. Yacht owners and managers should prioritise sourcing poultry products from suppliers who have established strict biosecurity measures and are regularly testing their birds for the virus. It is important to keep up-to-date with the latest information on avian flu outbreaks and regulations, as well as to have contingency plans in place in case of supply chain disruptions. Ultimately, the priority should be to ensure the health and safety of guests and crew, while also maintaining the high standards of food provisioning in the yacht industry.
The avian flu pandemic presents a challenge for the provisioning of poultry to superyachts, but it also provides an opportunity for the industry to adapt and innovate. By taking measures to reduce disease risk, yacht owners and managers can ensure the continued delivery of high-quality food to their guests, even in difficult circumstances.
The recent outbreak of avian flu has caused major disruptions in the global poultry industry, leading to restrictions on the movement and trade of birds and their products. The EU estimates that 50 million birds have been slaughtered in 2021/2022. This has created a challenge for the provisioning of poultry to the luxury yacht industry, where high-quality food is an important aspect of the guest experience.
As the disease continues to spread, the supply of poultry products has become increasingly uncertain, and the prices of these products have risen dramatically. The price of poultry meat has increased by 35% between 2020 and 2022 and is expected to go up another 5% to 7% this year. Superyachts, which rely heavily on these products, need help obtaining them. In addition, the stringent health and safety regulations that must be followed when provisioning these vessels make it even more challenging to secure a reliable supply of poultry.
Yacht chefs must expect difficulties in sourcing the high-end poultry products such as foie gras, duck breasts and game birds.
Just Provisions works closely with its preferred suppliers to monitor the stock levels to make sure we are always in capacity to supply what chefs are requiring, always keeping in mind the origin and traceability of the products to guarantee the safety of the final consumer
